Elegant • Cozy • Fall/Winter Wellness
This soup is pure comfort — a glossy, pale‑gold blend of soft leeks and tender potatoes that settles into the bowl with a velvety sheen. The flavour is gentle and refined: sweet leeks, earthy potatoes, and a subtle amount of brightness from the lemon that lifts the entire dish. It’s the kind of soup that feels restorative and hydrating, which is perfect for Autumn and Winter. A soup that is simple, elegant and effortlessly luxurious.
Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4
Ingredients
2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
3 medium potatoes, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup cream or coconut milk
1/2 lemon, juiced
to taste salt + pepper
for garnish chives or parsley
Instructions
- Sauté the leeks
Warm olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until soft, glossy, and fragrant. - Add garlic
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. - Simmer the potatoes
Add diced potatoes and broth. Simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender. - Blend for silkiness
Blend the soup until smooth and creamy, either fully or partially for texture. - Finish with cream + lemon
Stir in cream and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. - Serve
Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives or parsley.
Beauty Benefits
- Leeks: prebiotic fibre → gut‑skin clarity
- Potatoes: potassium → hydration + skin balance
- Olive oil: healthy fats → moisture barrier support
- Lemon: vitamin C → collagen + brightness
Substitutions
- Cream → coconut milk (dairy‑free)
- Potatoes → cauliflower (lighter)
- Leeks → shallots
- Broth → bone broth (extra protein)
Storage
- Refrigerate: 4–5 days
- Freeze: 2–3 months (add lemon after reheating)
- Soup thickens in the fridge — thin with broth or warm water
I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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