After filling your belly with all the leftovers from Christmas and New Year’s, have you come to say the quintessential, "Whew! Have I eaten too much?” Well, so have we! As we all know, resisting an extra slice of Christmas log is practically impossible. The start of a new year is often motivated by a desire to ‘eat better.’
We’ve unearthed 20 recipes for soups and creams in which leeks are the hero, along with other vegetables like celery, peas, potatoes and ingredients you love for lighter eating. What better way to start the year off healthy?
A classic recipe never goes out of fashion. 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?
Our leek and potato soup recipe is simply delicious! It’s sure to please young and old alike.
Start the new year off on the right foot! What could be better than an excellent green vegetable soup? Packed with iron, vitamins and fibre, this soup is perfect for light eating after a hearty holiday buffet. In addition to celery, green cabbage and kale, our leeks add a touch of happiness 😉
Fill up on energy with the greens in this soup recipe! Leeks, broad beans, snow peas, green beans and... shavings of Parmesan cheese add a little umph!
Aahhh winter! What could be more comforting than a good soup after a walk in the snow? Not much. Our recipe for peasant soup made with leek, carrot, cabbage, tomato and potato with the addition of pancetta and Parmesan romano will warm your heart and stomach.
The star ingredients in this recipe? Leeks, potatoes and bacon. It’s a winning combination for your taste buds.
Two words: comfort food!
Leeks are so versatile that they can take your taste buds on a journey! The proof? This recipe for Thai soup with chicken, leek, coconut milk and rice vermicelli 😀 In fact, this Thai soup is a crowd favourite!
Aaahhh Italy... Passion, love and flavour! This soup meal has everything to satisfy your appetite.
This soup contains nutritious ingredients such as barley and lentils. The vegetables add lightness to the dish, and the curry flavours will take you to a part of India.
Do you like celery? Do you like leeks? This soup recipe is simply a pleasure to enjoy. Add cream (or milk) and chives for decoration. Bon appétit!
This soup reveals some of the flavours of Japan. The soft texture of the shiitake mushrooms marries perfectly with the teriyaki sauce, which is slightly sweet. Let’s try it tonight?
We agree that this leek and dill soup is perfectly tempting. Imagine (read here: a must-try 😉 ) with Parmesan or goat cheese... Hmmm!
They say simple tastes better, and this root vegetable soup is no exception!
Light with a touch of sweetness from the pear and savoury with the pancetta topping, this leek velouté is simply decadent!
Right from the start, the gnocchi are tender and have a subtle flavour. The potato-based pasta adds an interesting texture and a little consistency to this cream-of-leek recipe.
If your craving calls for Matane or Northern shrimp, we’ve got you covered! And what’s more, with leek, it’s delicious, I promise!
Can you make a restaurant-perfect mussel velouté at home? It’s possible, and here’s our recipe! Psst! It’s our pleasure 🤗
Eating is also a feast for the eyes. This beet and leek cream is guaranteed to add colour to your bowl. What’s more, it’s a quick recipe to make.
The perfect cream for cold days, the taste of asparagus is sure to comfort you.
With these 20 recipes for leek-based soups and creams for light meals, it’s safe to say that your recipe book (in French) is well stocked.
Are you looking for more substantial meals? With our foodie paradise blog posts or our main course recipes section, your table will be well and truly filled. And for your sweet tooth, don’t miss out on our delicious dessert recipes. Bon appétit!