I know autumn isn’t officially here yet, let alone winter but I’m already in soup-mode. I’m currently working on a vegan soda bread recipe and wanted a traditional Irish soup to serve with it!

This soup is just so wholesome and satiating. Instead of cream, which would normally be used in a Leek & Potato Soup recipe, I’ve used cashews which have a very neutral flavour whilst giving a rich creaminess.

Yield: 6 - 8

Potato & Leek Soup (Vegan)

Name: Potato & Leek Soup (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ground black pepper; Bread; Chives, chopped; Swirl of soy yoghurt or cream; 30g vegan buttery spread; 1 small white onion, roughly diced; 3 garlic cloves; 400g leeks, sliced into discs; 400g white potato, diced into 1cm cubes; 50g raw cashews; 850ml vegetable stock; 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar

A wholesome, comforting soup that will warm you up as a quick starter or as a main meal, served with bread and vegan butter.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

30g vegan buttery spread
1 small white onion, roughly diced
3 garlic cloves
400g leeks, sliced into discs
400g white potato, diced into 1cm cubes
50g raw cashews
850ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp distilled white vinegar

To serve (optional)

Ground black pepper
Bread
Chives, chopped
Swirl of soy yoghurt or cream

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for a couple of minutes, until softened. Add in the leeks and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the potato, cashews and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
Add to a blender with the vinegar and puree until smooth.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with ground black pepper, a swirl of soy yoghurt or cream, chopped chives and a side of bread with vegan butter.

Notes

Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

1/6th recipe
Amount Per Serving Calories 154 Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1.3gTrans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 176mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 2.5gSugar 3.1gProtein 3.3g