Gluten-Free Potato Leek Soup: A Cozy and Hearty Dinner

This gluten free potato leek soup recipe is perfect for a cold winter’s evening. It’s healthy, hearty, and easy to make. 

Don’t you just love a hearty soup on cold nights? Winter has been pretty chilly this year in my college town, and this gluten-free potato leek soup recipe always lifts my spirits. 

I have some dietary requirements, so I like being really clear about what’s in my food.  I’m happy to say that this potato leek soup is:

• Gluten-free
• Soy free 
• Grain-free
• Low FODMAP, if you moderate what parts of the leek you use and make lactose substitutions
• With substitutions: dairy-free

After a long day of freezing in college classes, I love coming home to a warm and hearty meal. I usually make this soup on the weekend and then eat it for a couple of weekday nights. 

It can last for a while in the fridge. I’ve also put it in the freezer for a few months at a time, and it defrosts fine without losing flavor. 

I’ve started keeping a few single-serving Tupperware containers of my potato leek soup in the freezer, just as a backup. It’s a great meal to have on hand if you come down with a cold. Another good meal for when you’re sick is gluten-free chicken soup.

What you need to make our gluten-free potato leek soup

• Stockpot or a large saucepan
• Blender/hand-held blending device
• Leek
• Potatoes
• Chicken stock
• Milk – if dairy-free, use a plant-based option. My favourite is coconut.
• Optional: cheese, chives, chicken bacon

Health benefits of the main ingredients

Disclaimer: Statements regarding health benefits are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Leeks

Nourish by WebMD says that leeks are high in antioxidants that may have anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. They’re high in vitamin K, which helps with strong bones.

Potatoes

Potatoes are a starchy vegetable with lots of vitamin C and potassium. WebMD says that the skins are also high in fiber.

Cheese

Healthline says that dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are rich in calcium, vitamins A and B12, zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin. Evidence suggests that dairy products can protect your teeth from cavities.

Tips for making this soup

This meal is very simple to make but needs a bit of time to simmer. Here are some of my suggestions:

• If you are low-FODMAP, use the green part of the leeks and substitute the butter and milk with vegan butter and coconut milk. 
• If you don’t have a blending device, cut the leek into very small pieces. 
• Coconut milk works well in this potato leek soup, but can make it taste more bland than with regular milk. 
• Salt and pepper not long before serving and taste regularly so you don’t risk over-salting the soup. 
• This potato leek soup goes great with grated cheese, chopped chives, and pan-fried chicken bacon. 
• Other soups you may like: Classic chicken soup, or tofu, mushroom, and bok choy miso soup

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