A simple and family-friendly Thermomix Potato & Leek Soup recipe that everyone will love! Made from basic ingredients and ready to eat in just 45 minutes.
If you're after a hearty and delicious Thermomix Potato & Leek Soup recipe, then you've come to the right place! This one is so simple to make and it's always a hit (even with the fussiest of little eaters).
Just like our Creamy Cauliflower Soup, Chunky Minestrone Soup, Thai Pumpkin Soup and our Chicken Noodle Soup, this soup recipe is the perfect cure for the winter blues.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
What's not to love about a hearty and nutritious winter warming Thermomix Potato & Leek Soup!
- Healthy - Packed full of healthy vegetables, this soup is the perfect medicine for your winter sniffles.
- Budget-Friendly - Made from just a handful of basic ingredients, this soup costs just a few dollars to make (and makes a BIG batch!).
- Vegetarian Option - Omit the crispy bacon on top for a vegetarian-friendly option.
- Freezer-Friendly - Pop any leftovers into the freezer for up to 3 months. The perfect midweek dinner or lazy weekend lunch.
What You Need
Just 7 basic ingredients is all you need to make our Thermomix Potato & Leek Soup!
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full method.
- leeks - cut off the green part of the leeks and use the white section
- onion - choose a brown or yellow onion
- butter - unsalted or salted butter is fine to use in this recipe
- garlic - mince your own cloves of fresh garlic or use pre-minced garlic in a jar
- potatoes - for best results choose a variety of potato that is suitable for cooking and mashing (ie. brushed potatoes). Peel and chop into large chunks.
- chicken stock liquid - use store-bought liquid chicken stock or make your own by mixing 1 tsp of powder stock through every 1 cup of water. Alternatively, you can use your own homemade chicken stock paste.
- cream - choose a cream that is suitable for heating (like a cooking cream or a thickened cream).
Step By Step Instructions
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full method.
Step 1 - Chop The Onion & Leeks
Mix the leeks and halved onion until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Step 2 - Saute
Add the butter and garlic and saute until soft.
Step 3 - Add The Potatoes
Add the potatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Step 4 - Cook
Add the liquid chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT exceed the MAX line at any stage. Use less liquid stock if you are nearing the MAX line.
Cook for 20 minutes. Remove the MC before cooking, but place the rice basket over the whole to catch any splatters.
Allow the soup to cool slightly before pureeing (do not attempt to puree while the soup is very hot as this can be very dangerous).
Add the cream and mix through gently.
Serve with crispy bacon (optional).
Expert Tips & FAQ
It's important that you never exceed the MAX line. If you're nearing the line, simply omit the excess liquid stock you have.
Remove the lid and allow the soup to cool for a few minutes before replacing the lid and pureeing. Start off on Speed 1 before very slowly increasing to Speed 6. If the machine starts to shudder or shake, go back down to Speed 1 and increase ever so slightly.
Store this soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
More Thermomix Soup Recipes
The Thermomix is simply the BEST when it comes to making delicious and healthy soups.
Here's a few more of our favourite Thermomix soup recipes:
- Thermomix Tomato Soup - a budget-friendly soup that's ready in no time at all. Delicious served with homemade sourdough or scrolls.
- Classic Thermomix Pumpkin Soup - this old fashioned soup is an all-time favourite amongst our readers.
- Chicken & Corn Soup - just like your favourite Chinese takeaway soup! Plus it only takes 20 minutes to prepare and cook!
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Thermomix Potato & Leek Soup
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 2 leeks white section only, roughly chopped
- 1 onion halved
- 40 g butter
- 3 tsp minced garlic or 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 700 g brushed potatoes peeled and diced
- 800 g liquid chicken stock see notes
- salt and pepper to season
- 200 g cream cooking cream or thickened cream
- crispy bacon for serving, optional
Instructions
- Place the leeks and onion into the Thermomix bowl and chop for 5 seconds, Speed 6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the butter and minced garlic and cook for 5 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1.
- Add the chicken stock liquid (see notes), salt and pepper and cook for 20 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 2 (with the MC removed but the rice bowl sitting on top to stop any splashes).
- Remove the lid and allow the soup to cool for a few minutes. Replace the lid and very slowly increase to Speed 6 to puree the soup for approximately 30 seconds (see notes).
- Add the cooking cream and heat for a further 3 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 2.
Notes
- leeks - cut off the green part of the leeks and use the white section
- onion - choose a brown or yellow onion
- butter - unsalted or salted butter is fine to use in this recipe
- garlic - mince your own cloves of fresh garlic or use pre-minced garlic in a jar
- potatoes - for best results choose a variety of potato that is suitable for cooking and mashing (ie. brushed potatoes). Peel and chop into large chunks.
- chicken stock liquid - use store-bought liquid chicken stock or make your own by mixing 1 tsp of powder stock through every 1 cup of water. Alternatively, you can use your own homemade chicken stock paste.
- cream - choose a cream that is suitable for heating (like a cooking cream or a thickened cream).
Neil Penfold says
Great soup. I think I would omit the cream or lower as I’m an avid potatoe lover and lust for hearty potatoe taste. I did a taste test before cream and after and my buds told me the cream was a little to much however, I did put ginger in my mix, it was sensational winter warmer and next time I will try Chile and clove. Overall 4.9 stars loved it, easy, taste great. Thanks for the recipe. Neil
Karen says
Absolutely delicious comfort soup on a cold and wet day in Perth, I sautéed some diced bacon with the leek and onion and also added a carrot because I didn’t quite have the right amount of potato ☺️
Lucy says
Fantastic!!
Karen says
I love this amazing soup. So quick and easy and a big hit. I have made it more than once as a shared lunch option and everyone loves it.
As I have vegetarian colleagues, I substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock, and it still tastes amazing.
Alicia says
Can you use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock? Thanks
Tash says
Yes, you certainly can 🙂
Alicia says
Thank you so much, look forward to trying this out over the weekend
rache says
This is a staple for us - we love it
Lucy says
Fantastic!!!
Jim says
I finally decided to comment on this recipe. Thank you Lucy for a great recipe. This has been a staple in our vegan diet which we substituted coconut cream instead of the cooking cream and vegetable stock. We only add shallots or parsley for garnishing and have it with Aldi Turkish bread.
Lucy says
Hi Jim, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Yum! You additions and substitutions sound fantastic!
Sandra says
Absolutely lovely ? I added1/4 cauliflower with the potatoes plus one celery stalk, 1 carrot & half a sweet potato! Just because & the kids & hubby licked their bowls clean! I think the homemade chicken stock is a key ingredient flavour wise
Lucy says
Yay! That's so great to hear!
Patricia says
Very easy and very tasty.
Emma says
Just wondering can you cook it with the MC??
Lucy says
Hi Emma, you'll need to remove the MC and place the rice basket on top instead. This allows the steam to escape but also stops splatters.
Dee says
Oops! I just added the potato at the start and blitzed it!! Hope it’s ok lol. Will keep you posted
Sandra Chopping says
Love making this soup. Bacon and crusty bread is always a hit with my family and friends. ? Sandra Chopping
Lucy says
Fantastic!! Thank you so much!
Emma says
Making it now hope it is nice
Paula says
Made this last night, with lactose free crea. Absolutely amazing
Candice says
Delicious! My go to potato & leek soup for the themomix. I add Flavourista stockman's whip salt & French twist onion spice and it’s always delicious. Thank you!
Lucy says
Fantastic!! Thank you so much!
Debi says
Absolutely delicious.
I added some shredded ham, at the end.....only because I had it left over from something else.
Will definately cook again.
Enough to feed three men, with seconds for all
Lucy says
Fantastic!!!! Thanks for the lovely feedback!