Carrot Leek Soup – one pot meal ready in 30 minutes. Super flavorful and healthy vegetable meal!
![Carrot and Leek Soup in white bowl with spoonful raised](https://www.trialandeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Carrot-Leek-Soup-5.jpg.webp)
Hey, it’s my first soup recipe I’ve posted that doesn’t have apple in it!
It’s another meal that was born while attempting to save vegetables from rotting in my fridge.
Usually before I go away on a trip of any kind, I somehow end up buying way more food than I can consume in that time frame.
This last time, I purposely did not let myself go to the grocery store for two weeks beforehand. Except to get one or two items as needed.
But still, the day before I was set to leave I was realizing I neglected to use a bag of leeks, among a few other things.
I also had a bag of baby carrots, and figured now was as good a time as any to make carrot + leek soup!
![bowl of Carrot and Leek Soup with decorate white napkin](https://www.trialandeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Carrot-Leek-Soup-4.jpg.webp)
My mom makes variations of leek soup all the time, and I always really like it.
Leeks are like onions but have a milder flavor, and are good with potato and mushrooms. And carrots.
The thing with leeks is that they can be pretty dirty when bought whole at the store.
Somehow, I find the packages of leeks at Trader Joe’s (which are pre-trimmed) are perfectly clean. But you’ll want to cut them lengthwise to check for dirt and clean if necessary.
![3 leeks cut in half on cutting board](https://www.trialandeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Carrot-Leek-Soup-1.jpg.webp)
Depending on how thick you like your soup, you might prefer more or less liquid than my recipe says.
I like to add just the vegetable broth while cooking, and then add the water as it’s cooking down and after using the immersion blender to get the desired result.
![cut up carrots leeks and broth in pot on stove](https://www.trialandeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Carrot-Leek-Soup-2.jpg.webp)
The soup is pretty flavorful on its own, but I also added cumin to spice it up a bit.
Other spices that go well with leeks are tarragon, thyme, and sage.
![taking a spoonful of carrot leek soup from pot](https://www.trialandeater.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Carrot-Leek-Soup-3.jpg.webp)
Carrot and Leek Soup
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Carrot and Leek Soup - one pot meal ready in 30 minutes. Super flavorful and healthy vegetable meal!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chopped leeks, (about 4 leeks), trimmed
- 4 cups chopped carrots (about 1 lb.)
- 1 medium white onion (about 1 cup), diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups water (or more broth)
- 2 teaspoons cumin, optional
Instructions
- In a large stovepot, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add chopped leeks, carrots and onion and salt. Stirring continuously, cook until carrots are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth and water, and mix.
- Let simmer over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Using an immersion blender, blend together to reach desired consistency. Add more water or broth if desired.
- Stir in cumin if using, and serve hot.
Notes
*The soup is pretty flavorful on its own, but I also added cumin to spice it up a bit. Other spices that go well with leeks are tarragon, thyme, and sage. To make it SPICY, add red pepper flakes!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 522mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically by an online tool at Nutritionix. It is not always accurate. Please use your own tools to check if you rely on this information.
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Constance
Friday 1st of January 2021
Easy and delicious. We loved the cumin and red pepper flakes. I will make this again.
Patricia
Friday 16th of August 2019
Great soup, kids loved it.
Pamela
Sunday 15th of April 2018
I had carrot leak soup for the first time at a restaurant in Detroit Lakes,MN & it was amazing with a little fiery kick to it. Our waitress said it had red chili pepper in it. So so yummy. Led me to do a search which brought me to your recipe which I plan to try after I return home.
Kelly
Monday 16th of April 2018
I love that idea to make it spicy! I added it as a note in the recipe if you want to give it a kick.