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    Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Beets

    *Updated* Aug 08, 2020 Published: October 14, 2015 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 110 Comments

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    The classic potato and leek combination with the added sweetness of roasted beets. Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Beets is earthy, savoury and oh so pretty to look at.

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    During our last few wonderful visits to the Farmer’s Market, all the wonderful veggies that were available made it so easy to create yummy dishes in the kitchen.  I love root vegetables in the fall and winter…and when I saw these HUGE leeks, I immediately scooped them up and knew turning them into soup was my plan.

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    I love leek and potato soup, but then I found these gorgeous gold beets (along with regular red ones) and thought…hmmm I will make Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Beets!

    Roasting beets is so easy and it really brings out their natural sweetness.  I cannot ever find gold beets in the grocery store, so I try to get my fill during market season.  Great for salads, side dishes…and my soup, roasted beets happen to find their way into my kitchen quite often.

    If you have never roasted beets before you might be surprised at how simple it is.  Wash the beets and trim the ends off.  No peeling, just wrap them in foil and bake them for about 90 minutes at 425º F.  NOTE: Be sure to place them on a dish as they may leak and you don’t want that mess in your oven.  When they are done to your liking, unwrap and cool for a few minutes…then easily peel the skins off and they are ready to use in your favourite dishes.  I use some latex gloves during the peeling process to avoid the “red” hands!!

    While your beets are roasting away, go ahead and make the soup.  This is a simple soup to prepare and makes great leftovers.  Thinly slice the leeks and sauté them in a heavy bottomed pot.  I used bacon flavoured olive oil, but the choice is yours. Sauté for about 10 minutes or until softened.  I seasoned my leeks with Silk Road Scarborough Fair seasoning….if you haven’t tried their wonderful spices treat yourself…they are awesome!!

    Next I added the peeled and diced potatoes to the leeks and seasoned with some dried Silk Road Chervil.  To this mixture I then added chicken stock, brought everything to a boil, then reduced the heat and simmered for about 40 minutes till the potatoes were fork tender.

    When the soup was done I removed a some of the chunks of potato with a slotted spoon into a bowl.  I love the texture that the chunks give.  Then I used my immersion blender and puréed the remaining soup into a nice smooth consistency.  At this point if you want a thicker soup, return it to the heat and thicken with a bit of cornstarch/water combo.  Add the chunks back into the pot.

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    When you are ready to serve, get your wonderful roasted beets and dice up a few.  Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the beets.  Stir…isn’t it so pretty!!  Enjoy your wonderful soup!!

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    Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Beets| from: Homemade & Yummy| The classic potato and leek combination with the added sweetness of roasted beets. Earthy, savoury and oh so pretty to look at.Pin

    Looking for other awesome soup recipes…here are a few:

    Broccoli Overload Soup

    Mom’s Peas Soup with Ham

    Creamy Multiple Mushroom Soup

    Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Beets| from: Homemade & Yummy| The classic potato and leek combination with the added sweetness of roasted beets. Earthy, savoury and oh so pretty to look at.

    Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Beets

    Potato & Leek Soup with Roasted Beets the classic potato and leek combination with the added sweetness of roasted beets. Earthy, savoury and oh so pretty to look at.
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 6
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds beets (roasted)
    • 1 pound leeks (sliced)
    • 3 pounds potatoes (peeled and diced)
    • Oil for cooking (I used bacon flavoured olive oil)
    • 8 cups chicken broth
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoons Scarborough Fair seasoning
    • ½ teaspoons dried Chervil
    • Cornstarch (to thicken)

    Instructions

    To roast the Beets:

    • Heat oven to 425º F.
    • Wash beets, trim ends (do not peel) and wrap in foil.
    • Place on baking dish and roast for about 90 minutes.
    • Open, cool slightly and easily peel the skin off.

    For the Soup:

    • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot and sauté for about 10 minutes. Add your seasonings (salt, pepper, and Scarborough Fair).
    • Add the diced potatoes, chevril and chicken stock.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
    • When soup is done, remove a few ladles of the potato chunks in a bowl.
    • Purée remaining soup with an immersion blender.
    • If you want a thicker soup, return to heat and use a cornstarch/water mixture to thicken.
    • Return potato chunks to the pot.
    • Ladle soup into a bowl and garnish with some of the diced roasted beets.
    • ENJOY!!

    Notes

    For more awesome soup recipes check these out:
    Broccoli Overload Soup
    Mom's Pea Soup with Ham
    Creamy Multiple Mushroom Soup
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    Comments

    1. Marisa Franca

      September 17, 2018 at 11:02 am

      What a great sounding soup and this would be ideal the minute the temperature turns cool again. Potatoes and leeks are a classic combination and for aa reason — they taste fantastic in combination. I like the addition of roasted beets to the beautiful silky smooth soup. A recipe that deserves high points for goodness.

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      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 17, 2018 at 9:19 pm

        Thanks so much. It is a delicious soup for sure….and pretty too. Love when I can get some of the gold beets at the market.

    2. Tiffany C.

      March 02, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      I definitely need to give this a try. I’m wanting to introduce my children to new flavors and veggies they don’t normally eat.

      Reply
      • Chef G

        March 02, 2016 at 12:52 pm

        This would be a great start for sure. Good luck!!

    3. Cynthia L

      March 02, 2016 at 7:59 am

      It is still chilly enough where I live to enjoy a great bowl of soup. I love leeks and so I think this soup could become a favorite.

      Reply
      • Chef G

        March 02, 2016 at 9:36 am

        Hope you enjoy it!!

    4. Censie

      March 01, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      I make a leek soup too but I have never added beets. Looks like a great soup I will be trying this next time Ipick up some leeks.

      Reply
      • Chef G

        March 02, 2016 at 9:38 am

        The beets add a nice touch!!

    5. Lory

      March 01, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks for sharing. I have always loved potato soup. This looks great. I would probably skip the beets because of a bad experience with them as a child. 😉
      Lory

      Reply
      • Chef G

        March 01, 2016 at 6:50 pm

        You can certainly make them without….it would still be delicious!!

    6. A GEEK DADDY

      March 01, 2016 at 10:52 am

      I love potato & leek soup but never have been a big fan of beets. After reading through your post though I’m going to give the beets a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Chef G

        March 01, 2016 at 11:50 am

        The beets work really well in this soup.

    7. Scott

      March 01, 2016 at 10:35 am

      My mom used to make a killer potato and leek soup when I was growing up. Never saw it with beets though – love the color it makes!

      Reply
      • Chef G

        March 01, 2016 at 11:56 am

        Beets were an experiment that worked really well. It does make a beautiful colour.

    8. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health

      February 13, 2016 at 9:35 am

      i have started to love beets an adding it to soup is a great idea!

      Reply
      • Chef G

        February 13, 2016 at 10:23 am

        Thanks, they really do work well in the soup.

    9. Oana@AdoreFoods

      February 13, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Potato and leek soup is my favorite soup! I could use a big bowl today, as it is so cold over here 🙂 Loving the beets addition…sounds even yummier 🙂

      Reply
      • Chef G

        February 13, 2016 at 10:24 am

        Well thanks, and the beets work great in the soup.

    10. Shadi

      February 12, 2016 at 9:51 am

      I love how smooth and creamy this soup looks!

      Reply
      • Chef G

        February 12, 2016 at 10:37 am

        Thanks

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