Don’t be put off by the Vegan title of this lusciously creamy and rich soup. Vegan Potato & Leek Soup with Chive Dumplings is a meal in itself with the hearty dumplings and fresh herbs. I am sorry for my own little Idaho and J.R. Simplot, but the UK has so got you beat when it comes to Potatoes. The variety and quality here are amazing. I have been experimenting with different potatoes. Desiree and Maris Piper are wonderfully smooth and creamy, creating a comforting, yummy texture in this soup. It cooks up fast and easy and the dumplings happily bubble away once you make the batter.
Vegan Potato and Leek Soup with Chive Dumplings
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Yield 6
This is super easy to make with or without a pressure cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds startchy Potatoes, peeled or half ass peeled if you are like me
- 4 large Leeks, sliced and washed
- 8-10 cups Veggie Broth
- Oat or Soy Cream
- Dumplings:
- 2 cups Flour
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- Soy, Oat or Almond Milk
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 c chopped Chives
- chopped Herbs, Parsley, Dill, Thyme or a combination
Instructions
- Swirl some Olive Oil into a large soup pot, when hot, toss in the Leeks and a sprinkle of sea salt
- Saute until nice and soft and golden brown
- Add the Potatoes and enough Broth to just cover
- If you are using a pressure cooker, bring to high pressure for 5-8 minutes, otherwise, cover by 2 inches of Broth, bring to a boil and simmer about 40 minutes
- Release the pressure or remove from heat
- Whirl with a hand blender or in the Vitamix. I like to leave a few chunks of Potatoes in mine
- Return to the pan over a low simmer
- Mix the Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Chives and Herbs together in a bowl, add the olive oil and enough milk to make a slightly sticky batter.
- Drop by large spoonfuls into the simmering soup. It is ok if they touch
- Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or so, you can turn them over if you remember. They should be fluffy and cooked in the middle
- You may want to stir the soup carefully once or twice so it doesn't scorch
- Ladle into soup bowls with a dumpling and swirl with a bit of cream. Top with herbs and serve.
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