Vegan Potato Soup

Homemade Vegan Potato Soup is one of my favorite dishes to fix on a cool evening or when I am just in the mood for lots of potatoes.

My fellow blogger, Megan, author of another Gluten Free Vegan blog, posted a wonderful Potato and Dill recipe that got me to thinking of all the different ways you can make Vegan Potato Soup!  Her recipe is a bit different than mine, but sounds really good:

Potato Dill Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (optional)
• 4 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, generous measure

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My favorite potato recipe is my Potato, Leek, Lentil Soup.  I do alot of ‘a little of this and a little of that’ when I cook it, but I will do my best to list the ingredients and method here:

Potato, Leek, Lentil Soup

• 5-6 large potatoes or 8-10 smaller ones, washed and cubed (leave skins on)
• One large leek, cut into slices (including the green tops!)
• A couple of carrots, sliced thin and diagonally
• A stalk of two of celery, sliced thin, including the green tops
• About 1/3 cup of lentils
• Your favorite seasoning (my favorite is a garlic herb blend)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Place all ingredients (except for seasoning)  in a large kettle or soup pot and add enough water or broth to cover the veggies thoroughly.  Bring pot to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer for about 45-60 or until all veggies are soft.

Now, you can season the soup and eat just how it is.  Or I like to scoop about half the mixture into the Vitamix and blend until smooth.  I add the blended ingredients back into the soup and cook until it is the desired thickness.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Although, I have never tried it, I would think you could put all the ingredients and cock pot this soup for several hours, if you are going to be gone for the day, and want to come home to a cooked meal!

Add a slice of homemade Gluten Free bread and the meal is complete!

What is your favorite Vegan Potato Soup recipe?