Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato and Leek Soup
Nov 08, 2022 • Updated Jun 20, 2023
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This Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Leek Soup has a silky smooth texture and just the right amount of spice from chili flakes and smoked paprika. Serve up a cozy bowl for the perfect wintertime dinner.
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Leek Soup
Here’s what you need for this easy vegan soup:
- Leek. Choose a large, fat leek. Or, if you can’t find a large one, two small ones work just fine.
- Garlic. For plenty of allium flavor.
- Spices. I season this soup with crushed chili flakes, smoked paprika and fresh thyme leaves.
- Sweet potatoes. You’ll want to remove the skin for a super smooth texture to your soup.
- Vegetable broth. Use low-sodium store-bought broth or make your own!
How to Serve Leek Soup
This recipe is great for a light lunch. To round it out for dinner, serve it with crusty bread, pita, or naan. You could also pair it with this Buckwheat Harvest Salad w/ Kabocha, Broccoli and Pecans for a filling meal.
Storing Leftovers
This is a good recipe for vegan meal prep. You can store the soup for up to four days in an airtight container in the fridge. It also freezes well. Just let the soup cool fully, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and keep it in the freezer for up to six months. You can reheat the soup from frozen or let it thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat servings on the stove or in the microwave.
Toppings for Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
If you want to dress up your soup with some toppings, go for it. I like adding something creamy, crunchy, or fresh on top. Here are some easy topping ideas for pureed soup:
- Croutons or crunchy chickpeas
- Crispy tofu
- Vegan sour cream or coconut yogurt
- Fresh herbs
- Chili flakes, harissa, or chili crisp
- A drizzle of olive oil
More Warming Soup Recipes
- Easy Vegan Lasagna Soup in One Pot (Gluten Free Option)
- Soba Noodle Soup with Vegan Kombu Dashi (Gluten Free Option)
- Korean Radish Soup (Vegan Mu Guk)
If you make this vegan sweet potato leek soup, be sure to let me know what you think with a comment below!
Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large leek finely sliced (reserve 1/4 cup sliced leeks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil of choice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 medium orange sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté leek until soft and fragrant, or about 2-3 minutes. Next add garlic, chili flakes and thyme and sauté for another minute.
- Add sweet potato and smoked paprika and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a low boil. Cook covered for about 7 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Transfer the contents of the pot into a high speed blender, or use an immersion blender and blend until completely smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- If desired, you can sauté the reserved 1/4 cup of leeks with 2 tsp olive oil and a touch of salt and use as a garnish for the soup.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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