Leek and Potato Soup With Soya or Beef Mince
This hearty leek and potato soup with soya or beef mince is a comforting main course soup packed with protein and flavour. Tender leeks, potatoes and savoury mince are simmered and blended into a velvety bowl, finished with soy cream. The Thermomix TM7 simmers everything hands-free while developing deep, slow-cooked flavour.
About this recipe
Leek and potato soup with soya or beef mince is a classic Belgian-inspired comfort bowl that the Thermomix TM7 turns into an effortless weeknight dinner. Searching for a hearty soup recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: sweet leeks, soft potatoes, garlic and onions form a velvety base, while your choice of soya mince or beef mince adds a satisfying, protein-rich bite. A splash of soy cream rounds everything off with a gentle, dairy-light smoothness. What makes this soup work so well in the TM7 is the gentle simmering function: the mince and vegetables cook slowly at a low temperature while the machine stirs itself, coaxing deep, layered flavour from simple ingredients without you standing at the hob. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete main course that feeds a hungry family on a modest budget, and choose soya mince for a fully vegetarian version.
Preparation tips
- Wash the leeks thoroughly after slicing, since sand hides between the rings and can make your soup gritty. A quick rinse in a bowl of cold water lets the grit sink to the bottom before you add the leeks to the mixing bowl.
- For a chunkier texture, reserve a spoonful of the cooked mince and potato before blending, then stir it back in at the end. This gives the soup body and a lovely contrast against the silky soy cream base.
- Leftovers keep well in a sealed container in the fridge and taste even richer the next day. Reheat gently on the stove or in the TM7, and loosen with a splash of water or extra soy cream if the potatoes thicken it too much.
Recipe variations
- Fully vegetarian or vegan: use only soya mince and replace the soy cream with a plant-based cooking cream. The leeks and potatoes deliver so much body that no one will miss the beef, keeping the soup high in protein and completely meat-free.
- Festive winter version: add a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard and a pinch of nutmeg to the soy cream finish, then top each bowl with crispy fried leek rings and a drizzle of olive oil for an elegant Christmas starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the potatoes, leeks and water directly in the mixing bowl, because the TM7 scale measures each soup ingredient to the gram with no extra kitchen scales to wash. [Built-in Scale]
- Chop the onions and garlic cloves in seconds before you add the olive oil, and the TM7 delivers uniform pieces that sweat evenly without any tears. [Multi-Function]
- Grate a little extra potato into the soup and the TM7 turns it into a fine puree that thickens the broth naturally without flour or cream. [Multi-Function]
- Simmer the mince, leeks and stock gently on a low setting, and the TM7 stirs automatically so nothing sticks and the flavour deepens hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Heat the finished soup with the soy cream at a controlled gentle temperature, and the TM7 keeps it warm without boiling or splitting. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- onions
- olive oil
- leeks
- potatoes
- water
- vegetable stock paste
- ground nutmeg
- ground black pepper
- soya mince