Leek and Potato Soup
This leek and potato soup is a classic comfort soup made silky in the Thermomix. Fresh leeks and floury potatoes are simmered with vegetable stock, then blended at high speed into a velvety texture. A splash of milk and a hint of nutmeg finish it off. The TM7 handles chopping, cooking and mixing in one bowl, making it an ideal starter or lunch.
About this recipe
Leek and potato soup with the Thermomix TM7 is one of those recipes every owner of an all-in-one kitchen machine should master. Searching for quick weeknight dinner recipes or warming lunch ideas regularly leads to this Belgian-Dutch favourite, and the TM7 makes it remarkably simple. Fresh leeks are chopped evenly in seconds, then gently softened with butter and olive oil directly in the mixing bowl. Floury potatoes and vegetable stock are added, and the machine simmers everything hands-free before blending at up to 10,000 revolutions per minute into a silky, restaurant-quality texture. A splash of milk rounds out the flavour, while a pinch of ground nutmeg gives that characteristic warmth. It is budget-friendly, vegetarian and filling enough to serve as a starter or a light main course. Whether you cook for a family on a cold autumn evening or want a comforting bowl for meal prep, this creamy soup delivers consistent results every single time.
Preparation tips
- Wash the leeks thoroughly after chopping, since sand hides between the layers; leave them to drain in a colander so your soup stays clean and grit-free.
- For a richer flavour, reserve a few thin leek rings and fry them in a little olive oil until golden, then scatter them over the soup with a swirl of cream before serving.
- This soup thickens as it cools; when reheating, add a splash of milk or water and stir well. Children usually love it milder, so go easy on the pepper and nutmeg for little ones.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully lactose-free by replacing the butter with extra olive oil and the milk with oat or almond drink; the potatoes alone give plenty of body and creaminess.
- For a festive winter version, add a handful of shredded leftover turkey or chicken and a spoonful of crème fraîche, or stir in crispy bacon bits and roasted chestnuts for a Christmas starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 grinds whole nutmeg into fresh powder, giving the soup a warmer, more aromatic flavour than pre-ground spice. [Multi-Function]
- Sautéing the leeks with butter happens with automatic stirring, so nothing burns while you prepare the potatoes. [Hands-Free]
- The Thermomix weighs the potatoes and milk directly in the bowl, saving you a separate kitchen scale and washing up. [Built-in Scale]
- Precise temperature control simmers the vegetable stock gently, developing deep leek sweetness without any sticking. [Precision Control]
- High-speed mixing transforms the cooked potatoes into a velvety soup in seconds, faster and safer than a handheld blender. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- leeks
- fine sea salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- unsalted butter
- potatoes
- water
- vegetable stock cube
- ground white pepper
- ground nutmeg
- milk