You can hear more about this recipe in the audio player below. It combines the comfort of hearty potatoes and leeks with an added portion of protein boosting white beans for the perfect winter meal, with no added cream (though you can add a little sour cream if you like). It’s nearly magical! Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. While leeks are available year round in most places, they are in season from late winter to early spring, making them a great choice of vegetable at this time of year. Some soups can take hours of chopping and simmering, but our leek and white bean soup proves that delicious and warming soups can be ready in half an hour! To speed things up you’ll need a blender to achieve the thick and creamy texture that makes this healthy leek and potato soup so tasty.
Why it’s perfect for health and weight loss
Leek are one of the secret superstars of the vegetable world! They’re high in compounds thought to lower cholesterol and protect against cancers and heart disease. This is because they’re part of the allium family, which also includes onions and garlic, and so share many of their anti-inflammatory properties. Leeks are also high in fibre and water content which makes them a very filling vegetable, meaning this leek soup recipe works well with our vegetarian weight loss meal plan.
Health bean-ifits of white beans
While leeks and potatoes are the main ingredients for many traditional leek and potato soup recipes, we’ve added 6oz of white beans to ours for added protein and fibre. Adding white beans gives this soup a rich and creamy texture without any actual cream, making this no cream leek and potato soup is a much healthier option. Adding two tablespoons of sour cream to serve is entirely optional, as is which kind of cheese you use. We’ve suggested feta but cheddar or goat’s cheese are also delicious toppings, depending on your preference! The beans and feta add a load of protein, which is proven to help as you age. There’s also a vegetarian podcast about it here. Which white beans you choose are up to you: cannellini, butter, navy or great northern beans. Each white bean has a slightly different flavour profile and texture, but all work well in this healthy leek and potato soup. If this vegetarian bean soup recipe leaves you wanting more, try this bean and pasta casserole or this high protein white bean salad. If you’re looking for more potato-based meals, try our oven baked smashed potatoes with feta dipping sauce! You can also add croutons to the soup. Me and the kids love some bread fried in a pan (with a tiny bit of oil or butter) and a couple of crushed garlic cloves.
