20 recipes for vegetable soups, creams and leek soups

Happiness in a bowl is exactly what we’re offering with these recipes for vegetable soups, leek creams, and leek soups! Just in time for the holiday season. As we all know, it’s nearly impossible to resist an extra slice of yule log cake or a few extra bites of appetizers. And that’s just fine: Enjoying good food is enjoying a good life 😉.

Because the new year is often motivated by the desire to “eat better,” we’ve gathered some recipe ideas for soups and veloutés that are perfect for light eating after a busy holiday season. What better way to start the year on a healthy note?

Comforting, sumptuous and easy to prepare, we invite you to dive into our list of creams and soups recipes 🍜!

Vegetable soup recipes

Vegetable soup with leek, celery, green cabbage and kale

Start the New Year on the right note with this excellent green vegetable soup. Full of iron, vitamins and fibre, our vitality soup is perfect for light eating after a hearty holiday feast. In addition to celery, green cabbage and kale, our leeks add a touch of bliss and flavour 😉.

Green vegetable soup with Parmesan cheese

Refuel your energy with the greens in our healthy vegetable green soup recipe! It includes leeks, broad beans, snow peas, green beans, and… Parmesan cheese shavings to add a salty, gourmet touch 🧀.

Peasant‑style vegetable soup with pancetta and romano Parmesan cheese

Ohhh, winter! What could be more heart‑warming than a good soup after a walk in the snow? Not much, indeed. Our peasant soup recipe with leek mignon, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, and potatoes will keep your heart and stomach warm, especially when combined with pancetta and Romano Parmesan!

Leek soup recipes

Easy‑to‑make leek soup

A timeless, classic soup recipe always remains the same. Simple, easy-to-make and delicious, this leek soup is perfect for eating light and giving our stomachs a little break. And why not enjoy a small portion as a snack?

Creamy leek and potato soup

Our leek and potato soup recipe is one of our classic leek soups. Simply delicious, it’s sure to please both the young and old.

Leek soup au gratin with oven‑baked bread

Do you enjoy onion soup? We do, too, but we love substituting leeks for onions. This leek soup au gratin recipe may soon surpass your classic onion soup recipe because it’s so fabulously delicious. Can you smell good soup and grilled bread au gratin 🤤?

Leek and potato soup with crispy bacon

Leeks and potatoes are often the star ingredients in the most delicious leek soups. Add chunks of bacon, and you have a winning combination to ignite your taste buds. Excited? Try our leek and potato soup with bacon garnish!

International soup recipes

Thai‑inspired leek and chicken soup with rice vermicelli

Leeks are so versatile — they can take your taste buds on a journey. Want proof? Try this chicken and leek Thai soup recipe with coconut milk and rice vermicelli 😀. This Thai soup is a fan favourite!

Chicken and leek soup‑meal with the flavours of Italy

Aaahhh Italy… Passion, love and flavour are all part of the allure! Italy is such a great place to eat that we’ve already devoted an article to Italian recipes for dining as if you were there. Here’s an Italian‑style chicken soup recipe to embark on a culinary adventure, satisfy your appetite, and comfort you through the cold of winter!

Indian‑style barley, vegetable and lentil soup

Just like we love Italy’s dishes, we adore the delicious foods of India… especially Serge, our globetrotting leek. In addition to the 5 easy Indian recipes he’s shared from his trip to India, he now brings this Indian‑flavoured vegetable soup in which you’ll find nutritious ingredients like barley, lentils, and vegetables to bring lightness and curry flavours and a taste of India.

Leek cream soup recipes

Leek soup with shiitake mushrooms and teriyaki sauce

We’re now diving into cream soups. With a touch of the world’s flavours, this leek soup recipe introduces you to some of Japan’s culinary prowess. The soft texture of the shiitake mushrooms blends perfectly with the teriyaki sauce.

Leek and celery soup

Do you enjoy celery? Perfect! Do you like leeks? Great! This recipe for leek and celery soup is an absolute treat. For the garnish, add cream (or milk) and chives.

Leek and dill potage

Recipe in French

We agree that this leek and dill potage recipe is perfectly mouth‑watering and enticing. Imagine it (read here: absolutely try 😉) with Parmesan or goat’s cheese… Yum!

Leek velouté recipes

Easy‑to‑make root vegetable velouté

Again, there’s no shortage of vegetables in this vegetable soup — or rather, velouté! With its thicker‑than‑soup consistency and perfectly creamy texture, our simple root vegetable velouté is undoubtedly easy to make — just 4 steps to prepare! Simplicity really does taste better, and this root vegetable velouté is no exception!

Leek, pear and pancetta velouté

In this velouté recipe, we combine the 4 “Ps” (perfect leek, pear, potato, pancetta 😉) to create a dish full of happiness and flavours. Light, with a hint of sweetness from the pear, and savoury with the pancetta garnish, this leek velouté is simply de‑ca‑dent!

Matane shrimp and leek velouté

This leek soup in velouté form will delight Matane shrimp (or prawns) lovers. It’s absolutely delicious with leeks: pinky promise!

Mussel and leek velouté

Psst. Wanna make a restaurant-style mussel velouté at home? It’s possible, and here’s the recipe! You’re welcome 🤗.

Recipe for leek and asparagus creams

Leek and beet cream

Dining is also a feast for the eyes. Add colour to your serving bowl with our leek and beet cream recipe for a soup that looks as delicious as it tastes. Plus, it’s a super quick soup recipe to whip up.

Leek cream with tender gnocchi

Let’s take another trip to Italy and its tender gnocchi for this cream of leek soup recipe. This potato‑based pasta adds an interesting texture and consistency to the dish. You’ll get a rich and tasty gourmet cream with sun‑dried tomato pesto, leeks, garlic, chicken broth, and a hint of onion and butter!

Leek and asparagus cream soup

This leek and asparagus cream recipe is perfect for warming up on chilly days. The taste of asparagus will definitely comfort you. After a bowl of this yummy deliciousness, you’ll be so eager for the Quebec asparagus season (which starts around mid‑May) that you’ll want to make this soup recipe again all summer long 😉!

Crazy Leeks, more than just soup recipes

Thanks to these 20 recipes for vegetable soups, leek soups, international soups, leek veloutés and potages, you’ll be spoiled for options when it comes to light eating and comforting bowlfuls!

Looking for more excellent recipe ideas to cook at home? Browse our foodie paradise articles or discover our free cookbooks! Our website also has nearly 1,000 recipes for leeks, asparagus, squash and berries.

Bon appétit!