Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Leek Soup (Paleo/Whole30)

Leeks are slow cooked with sweet potatoes in place of potatoes in this paleo (and whole30) spin on a classic, comfort food soup.

Valentine’s Day 2017, my husband made a potato and leek soup. I’ve seriously been thinking about it ever since, it was that good.  I finally got around to ordering some leeks from my weekly Milk & Eggs delivery. When I asked for 2 leeks, I thought that meant I would receive 2 individual leeks. I got 2 bunches….of 4-5 leeks. We had lots of leek soup the last week! Which is a good thing because I ended up making this a couple different ways.

I made this once using russet potatoes and then again using white sweet potatoes and I have to admit I preferred the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes come in different colors like white, orange, and purple. I tend to use white sweet potatoes. Yes, you can substitute potatoes if you want. If you do, the recipe will still be whole30 compliant but no longer paleo.

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Paleo, whole30, and vegetarian. If you substitute an oil like avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil for the ghee then this recipe will be vegan as well. Personally  I like to use ghee because it adds a buttery taste to the soup. Don’t know how to cut a leek? You can find instructions HERE.

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Leek Soup (Paleo/Whole30)

• Author: Fit SlowCooker Queen
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Ingredients

• 4 leeks, sliced
• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled & chopped
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp ghee

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to mix well.
3. Cook HIGH 2-3, LOW 4-6.
4. Blend all the ingredients using your preferred method until smooth.

I like to blend my slow cooker soup with my immersion blender. Other options are using a food processor or even a normal blender.

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