Potato Parsnip and Leek Soup

Potato Parsnip and Leek soup is a savory blend of hearty root vegetables and delicious leeks! It is the perfect winter soup to enjoy on a chilly day. This recipe is completely gluten-free and dairy-free. It is easily customizable and can be made vegan!

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Parsnips and Potatoes

Parsnips and potatoes are both incredibly nutrient-dense, starchy vegetables that are perfect together, especially in a soup. When boiled, they provide a rich, creamy texture, without needing to add any actual cream or milk!

This potato, parsnip, and leek soup is a filling soup that will warm you up from the inside out! It requires less than 10 simple ingredients and is super easy to prepare! Plus, it is Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, dairy-free, and completely customizable!

Potato Leek Soup With Parsnips

Here’s What You Need To Make This Potato Parsnip and Leek Soup

• Yukon Gold Potatoes: Yukon gold potatoes are the best potatoes to use when making soup. When boiled they become incredibly creamy AND because the skin is thin, there is no need to peel the potatoes.
• Parsnip: The taste of parsnip is very unique. They are a starchy root vegetable, similar to potatoes, but are a bit sweet like carrots, while having a slightly nutty taste. (Honestly, there are one of my favorite root vegetables!)
• Leeks: Leeks taste similar to onions, but are milder and sweeter. When cooking with leeks, the bottom white part and discard the green part.
• Bacon: The leeks are cooked in butter and a bit of bacon drippings. This gives the soup such great flavor. You can always skip the bacon and cook the leeks in butter only.
• Garlic: This enhances the flavor of the soup. I like to use an entire bulb of garlic to give the soup a deep, rich flavor.
• Broth + Water: You can use vegetable or chicken broth when making this soup. If you want to keep it vegan, use vegetable broth.
• Butter: Use Vegan butter to keep this soup dairy-free.
• Seasonings: You’ll need salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, fresh thyme, and bay leaf.

Vegan Potato Parsnip Leek Soup

This recipe is easily customizable. To make this vegan, simply omit the bacon, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and use vegan butter (or olive oil).

How To Make This Potato Parsnip And Leek Soup

1. Prepare the vegetables: Cut the potatoes into cubes. Cut the dark green part off of the leeks and discard it. (You can also save it for making a vegetable broth.) Slice the white and light green part of the leek in half and rinse well to remove any dirt. Then slice the leek into ¼ inch slices.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crisp. Then, remove the bacon and set it aside for later. Drain the bacon drippings, leaving less than half in the pot.
3. Add the leeks and butter. Saute for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the leeks are slightly softened, but do not let leek brown. Add the garlic, salt, pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Mix in the potatoes, parsnip, broth, thyme, Italian seasoning and water. Bring the soup to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and parsnip and very tender. Remove the bay leaf.
5. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency. Or, transfer the soup in batches to a high-powered heat-proof blender and blend until smooth. If the soup is too thick, add a bit more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
6. Taste the soup and adjust the flavor as necessary; adding more salt to enhance the flavor.
7. Serve and garnish with chopped bacon, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley (optional). Enjoy!

What To Serve With Potato Leek Soup

Serve this savory soup with bread so that you can dip the bread in the soup and sop up all the incredible flavors. Our Rosemary Olive Foccacia (Gluten-Free and Vegan) or Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits (Gluten-Free) would pair perfectly with this soup!

I hope you enjoy this Potato Parsnip and Leek Soup Recipe! 

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