Leek Recipes

Leeks are an extremely versatile vegetable that always makes an appearance on the HelloFresh menu. The veggie is known to add a mild, sweet twist to a variety of dishes, such as seared pork & creamy leek sauce, making it a great choice for cooking. Some of the methods of cooking leeks include:

Sautéing: Sauté sliced leeks in olive oil or butter until they become tender to enhance their natural sweet flavour.

Grilling: Perfect for barbecues or alongside a variety of main dishes. Gently brush leeks with olive oil and sprinkle with preferred seasonings. Grill until they develop a charred, smoky flavour.

Stir-frying: Mix leeks with other vegetables and a protein of your choice for a simple yet tasty dish. They are best for use in mushroom recipes and Asian-inspired dishes, such as stir fries or noodles.

Braising: Slowly simmer leeks in wine or broth to enhance their natural sweetness.

Salads: Toss sliced leeks into salad recipes for a crisp and refreshing addition.

Soups and stews: Add leeks and other herbs from our garlic recipe collection to hearty soups and stews for added flavour.

Potato leek soup is a comforting dish that you can easily whip up within minutes. It’s creamy, flavourful and rich and filled with delicate leeks, garlic, thyme and buttery yellow potatoes.

You can make potato leek soup as a quick broth using the tops of dark green leeks, which are sweet and aromatic, adding depth to soups.

To cook the potato leek soup, start by slicing and rinsing the leek to remove the grit. In a large pot, melt some butter with medium heat and saute the leeks with minced garlic cloves.

Then, add the diced potato, chicken or vegetable stock, and seasoning before bringing it to a boil. When the leeks and potatoes are tender, blend the soup and serve with crusty bread.