Chunky Leek and Potato Soup - Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Does leek soup help you lose weight? ›

A cup of leek soup broth contains about 15 calories, and because it's all you'll be ingesting for 48 hours, you may drop a few pounds. This weight loss may be primarily from water weight because you're not consuming solid foods; as soon as you start eating solid foods again, those lost pounds may creep back on.

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

University of Sydney obesity expert Dr. Nick Fuller doesn't advise trying a leek soup diet for lasting weight loss. “Fasting diets are very appealing right now,” Fuller says. “They're just fancy ways of cutting calories from your diet and from a weight loss point of view, they're not the answer.

Yogurt, Sour Cream, and Crème Fraîche – Dairy like yogurt, sour cream, and crème fraîche can add a creamy acidity to soups, but can curdle and be unpleasant if cooked over heat for too long, so swirl these in last.

Waitrose Potato & Leek Soup In A Cup (1 serving) contains 18.2g total carbs, 17g net carbs, 2.4g fat, 1.1g protein, and 95 calories.

The reasons are usually two: you didn't season your soup at all, worrying it might be too salty because of the leeks; or you added to much water for the stock. If you follow our instructions, and taste before serving, you can easily add a little more salt and pepper to make your soup even tastier.

Why is my potato leek soup gummy? Potatoes should be diced in similar size so they cook evenly, but don't drive yourself crazy getting them teeny-tiny. If they're too small, you risk the potatoes releasing too much starch, which can make the soup gummy when pureed.

It looks as though some of your potatoes might have got a bit scorched. Did you fry them off before adding the liquid? The colour from the browned potatoes could be what is turning it brown.

Is leek soup a laxative? ›

They Boost Gut Health

The fibre content in leeks promotes regular bowel movements, aiding in the smooth passage of waste and preventing constipation. Additionally, the prebiotic fibre found in leeks serve as nourishment for beneficial gut bacteria, fostering a thriving gut microbiome.

Risks of Eating Leeks

People who are sensitive to FODMAPs may experience digestive symptoms, such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas after consuming high-FODMAP foods. People with certain digestive conditions, like Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), are more likely to be intolerant to FODMAPs.

Studies have shown that eating broth- or vegetable-based soups (either hot or cold) as the first course of a meal decreases the amount of total calories consumed at that meal. The key is to stick to lower-calorie, higher-fiber soups like vegetable bean or minestrone.

Leeks are an excellent source of antioxidants like vitamins C, K and beta-carotene that have anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits. Carotenoids include zeaxanthin and lutein which protect the eyes, reducing risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Studies suggest that people who regularly eat leeks and other allium vegetables may have up to a 46 percent lower risk of gastric cancer than people who don't eat them, but further studies are needed to be sure. Leeks may also protect you from colorectal cancer.

Cruciferous vegetables contain sugars that can be difficult for the body to break down, especially if they are consumed infrequently. Some of the vegetables most likely to cause bloating include broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, leeks and shallots, per CNBC.