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    Home » Recipes » Course » Soup

    Creamy Leek Avocado Soup (Leeks Soup)

    Published March 24, 2016 | Updated January 1, 2021 By Roxana Begum | 19 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Different views of creamy leek avocado soup served in a soup bowl.

    Creamy leek avocado soup is a velvety bowl of goodness. Easy to make and full of flavor, this leeks soup is vegetarian, gluten free, fiber rich, and with healthy fats!

    Creamy leek avocado soup served in a bowl.

    Leek Avocado Soup

    Call it creamy, silky, velvety......whatever you want! But this leek avocado soup will convince the most defiant critic of using healthier food swaps. Some people think that healthy means to compromise a little on taste. But you will absolutely not miss the heavy cream in this creamy soup.

    Avocados are such a wonder fruit. So amazingly healthy and enticingly tasty. It is like a vegetable infused butter with a coconut like aftertaste, growing on trees. I have been experimenting with it and creating a lot of interesting recipes. Stay tuned for more to come.

    Close up shot of creamy leek avocado soup.

    Cook's Tips

    • Make sure to not over cook the leeks. That will help retain the nutrients and the bright color.
    • I used a chicken stock that was mildly spiced with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon etc. The aroma from the spices was faint but it gave a touch of eastern flavor that went well with the other ingredients, such as, cilantro, turmeric and bay leaves. But you can of course spice the chicken stock the way your prefer too.
    • Leeks have dirt in the inner part of the greens. Cut off the green part from the root end of the leeks and rinse them well in water.
    • Choose avocados that yield to gentle pressure. You could also peel back the small cap on the top of the avocado. And if it comes off easily and is green underneath, then that is a good avocado.
    A side angle photo of the creamy leek avocado soup.

    Health Benefits

    Avocados are a great source of heart healthy monounsaturated fats. This fruit contains natural plant sterols known as beta-sitosterol. Regular consumption of this plant sterol is associated with maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels.

    Avocados also contain the phytochemicals lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important for eye health. They are a great source of vitamin K - important for bone health. And this fruit with a smooth texture, is interestingly a good source of dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, certain B vitamins and omega-3 fats.

    I love leeks. They are so delicious in soups, stews, vegetable pies and many other dishes. In my younger days in India, I was not familiar with leeks, but took to it so easily when I was first introduced to it. They have a great flavor and taste. If you have not cooked recipes with this vegetable, make sure to try this leeks soup.

    Leeks belong to the allium family of vegetables that also include onions, garlic, green onions and chives. They are a good source of heart healthy flavonoids and antioxidant polyphenols.

    Here is an easy and delicious way of cooking leeks with eggs and tomatoes - Moroccan eggs in tomato sauce recipe.

    Creamy leek avocado soup in a spoon.

    More Avocado Based Recipes:

    • Luscious Date Avocado Chocolate Truffles
    • Spicy Lentil Salad with Avocado

    More Soups:

    • Persian Cream of Barley Soup
    • Creamy Mustard Greens and Spinach Soup
    • Roasted Sweet Potato Coconut Soup

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    A bowl of creamy leeks avocado soup placed on the table.
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    Creamy Leek Avocado Soup

    Creamy Leek Avocado Soup is a velvety bowl of goodness. Easy to make and full of flavor, it is vegetarian, gluten free, fiber rich, and with healthy fats!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
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    Course :Soups
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 5 Cups
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Roxana Begum

    Ingredients

    Soup

    • 4½ cups leeks chopped
    • 1 potato organic, medium, chopped
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice adjust per taste
    • 1 avocado large, ripe

    Topping (fried onions)

    • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion small, thinly sliced
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
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    Instructions

    • Add the chopped leeks, potato, bay leaves, chicken stock, salt and pepper to a cooking pot. Bring it to a boil and then simmer it for about 10 minutes.
      The ingredients of creamy leek avocado soup in the cooking pot.
    • Add cilantro and simmer couple more minutes. Do not overcook, but make sure that the potato is cooked. Discard the bay leaves.
    • Scoop out the avocado flesh and put it in a blender. Use just enough of the soup contents to make a smooth puree with avocado.
    • Put the remaining soup with vegetables into the blender and combine it into a creamy consistency. Adjust salt, pepper, lemon juice as per taste.
    • For the topping, heat the olive oil and sauté the sliced onion to a crisp brown, add turmeric right before turning off the heat. This will ensure that the turmeric does not get burnt.
    • Ladle the creamy leek avocado soup into a serving bowl and top it with crisp onions and turmeric olive oil. Alternatively you may use crisp matchstick potatoes, crunchy roasted chickpeas or croutons as a topping.

    Notes

    Be sure to check out the cooking tips in the blog post above.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1410IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. colleen

      November 16, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      Now this is different! The flavors/ingredients sound like this is pretty tasty!

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        November 17, 2017 at 12:25 am

        Yes Colleen. It is. Thanks.

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 23, 2017 at 11:28 pm

        Thanks Colleen.

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      November 16, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      I adore avocados, so I'm willing to bet this soup is amazing!

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 17, 2017 at 12:25 am

        Thank you Lisa. Yes it is so easy and pretty delicious. Hope you try it.

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 23, 2017 at 11:27 pm

        Yes Lisa it certainly is. Hope you try it! Thanks.

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        • Carly Oberg

          April 28, 2021 at 1:49 am

          So delicious! I used sweet potato, and finished with the turmeric fried onion and regular croutons for the kids, and everyone was a fan! Three teen girls, they all said they wanted it for school lunch;) My oldest said I should put more potato in it:)- she loves her carbs! Very satiating- soup alone (actually with some crispy roasted broccoli) was Dinner!

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          • Roxana Begum

            May 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm

            Thanks for the lovely feedback.

            Reply
    3. Cindy

      November 16, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Now that the weather is cooler, I'm always looking for new soup recipes. You seriously can't go wrong with avocado. Thanks!

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 17, 2017 at 12:24 am

        Thanks Cindy. You are absolutely right. Avocado is such a wonder fruit.

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 23, 2017 at 11:27 pm

        Exactly Cindy. Avocado is marvelous.

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    4. Veena

      November 16, 2017 at 9:10 pm

      Such a hearty and nutritious soup. I love leeks and avocado but have never had a combination of the two in a soup. Sounds yum.

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 17, 2017 at 12:23 am

        Thanks Veena. Hope you try it. And enjoy!

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 23, 2017 at 11:26 pm

        Thanks Veena. The combo is really so good.

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    5. Lisa

      November 16, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      I would never have thought of using that much leeks! Love it! Perfect time of year for it too!

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 17, 2017 at 12:23 am

        Thanks Lisa. I absolutely love leeks too.

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      • Roxana Begum

        November 23, 2017 at 11:26 pm

        Yes great time to have warm soups.

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    6. Irfan VM

      April 15, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      Actually i don't know cooking . But seeing your blog makes me realize that i am missing some wonderful experience in life. Amazing stuff i must say. I am a foodie so i can vouch for the taste and health aspect of the food which looks traditional and unique as well. Great going and will surely try my hand in one of the above recipes.

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      • Roxana

        April 15, 2016 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks so much for your inspiring comment. Nice to know you are a foodie. As you can seen I am one :). I appreciate your encouragement and visit.

        Reply

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