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30-minute potato, leek, and white bean soup
A simple, low-cost, and healthy soup with a short ingredient list

30-minute potato, leek, and white bean soup
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4-6
Cookware:
Soup pot or dutch oven
Cost
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium/large leeks, white parts only, sliced and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons herbes de Provence
- 2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Crusty bread (optional)
Why this recipe is great for families
Our potato, leek, and white bean soup is a comforting, budget-friendly option that’s perfect for busy families. It uses just a few wholesome ingredients, comes together in 30 minutes, and makes excellent leftovers for easy weekday meals. It’s naturally gluten-free and low-fat, making it a healthy choice everyone can enjoy.
Instructions:
- Cook the leeks
- Put oil in the large pot and heat over medium heat
- Toss in the sliced leeks and cook them for 5 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally.
- Add the herbs
- Sprinkle in the herbes de Provence. Cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in remaining ingredients
- Add the chopped potatoes, white beans, and vegetable broth.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
- Cook the soup
- Bring everything to a gentle boil, then cover the pot, turn the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft when poked with a fork.
- Serve
- Let cool for a few minutes and then serve