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30-minute potato, leek, and white bean soup

A simple, low-cost, and healthy soup with a short ingredient list

By Maple Staff

30-minute potato, leek, and white bean soup

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
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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