Creamy Potato Leek Soup
This Caribbean Style Potato Leek Soup is a cozy, nourishing twist on a classic comfort dish. We combined tender potatoes, mellow leeks, and carrots in a soup that’s naturally thick, flavorful, and satisfying. It’s simple, pantry-friendly, and perfect for meatless meals, chilly days, or anytime you want something warm and grounding.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2-3 leeks , cleaned well and sliced (white & light green parts)
- 3-4 medium potatoes , peeled and diced
- 1 packet pumpkin soup mix (see link in below) (use seasoning powder only, discard noodles)
- 1 packet vegetable soup mix (see link in below) (use seasoning powder only, discard noodles)
- 4-5 cups water add more if needed
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
- scotch bonnet , optional (remove seeds of using)
- Black pepper , to taste
- Salt , to taste (add after soup mix)
- ½-1 cup coconut milk or plant-based cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Sauté the Leeks- Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and leeks and cook for 5–7 minutes, until they are soft and fragrant. Stir often so they don’t brown.
- Build the Flavor- Add garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet (if using). Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add Vegetables- Stir in potatoes and carrots. Mix well so everything is coated.
- Season & Simmer- Sprinkle in the pumpkin and vegetable soup mix seasoning powder only. Pour in water, stir, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
- Blend Until Creamy- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
- Finish & Adjust- Stir in coconut milk if using. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Final Thoughts
This Potato Leek & Pumpkin Soup is a perfect example of how we cook at Jerk Tavern—simple ingredients, smart shortcuts, and flavors that feel like home. The pumpkin adds body and nutrition, while the vegetable soup mix seasoning brings everything together effortlessly.
Whether you’re making this for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this soup is one we come back to again and again.
If you try it, let us know how you made it your own!
Nutrition
Calories: 858kcalCarbohydrates: 139gProtein: 16gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 123mgPotassium: 3039mgFiber: 18gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 149mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 10mg
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