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Leek and Potato Soup

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A thrifty leek and potato soup, thick and warming and costed to the penny. Uses up the humble spud for a filling lunch.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.92

Approx £3.69 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 15 Jun 2026
Leek and Potato Soup

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Melt the butter in a large pan and gently cook the sliced leeks and chopped onion for 8 minutes until soft but not coloured.
  2. 2
    Add the peeled and diced potato and stir to coat.
  3. 3
    Pour in the crumbled stock cube and 900ml water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is tender.
  4. 4
    Blitz until smooth with a stick blender, then stir through the cream.
  5. 5
    Season well with salt and pepper and serve with bread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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