Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup simmers Yukon gold potatoes and tender leeks in herb-infused broth for velvety texture. Finished with heavy cream, this hands-off comfort classic serves with crusty bread for cozy dinners.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hrs
- Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 large leeks sliced (white/light green)
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Chives chopped for garnish
- 1. Slice leeks thinly and rinse thoroughly to remove grit. Sauté leeks with butter and garlic in skillet until softened, 5-7 minutes.[web:234]
- 2. Add leeks, potatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to slow cooker.
- 3. Cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH 5 hours until potatoes fork-tender.[web:234]
- 4. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Blend soup smooth using immersion blender.
- 5. Stir in heavy cream. Blend briefly. Garnish with chives.
Notes
- Sauté leeks first for deeper flavor.[web:234]
- Don’t overblend after adding cream to maintain texture.
- Freezes perfectly up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: slow cooker potato leek soup, crockpot potato soup, creamy leek soup