This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Coconut Curry Soup with leeks is a hearty fall inspired soup recipe made in the Instant Pot.
With one substitution this easy soup recipe can be made vegan or vegetarian. If you’re looking for a tasty dinner recipe that your entire family will love, this Coconut Curry Leek Soup is it!
Why this recipe works:
I was pleasantly surprised when I made this Coconut Curry Leek Soup Recipe because my kids begged me to pack it in their thermos for their school lunch. I kid you not – it made my heart sing.
For me to make something so hearty that makes me feel good and have them beg for it, I was almost wondered if I was on a hidden camera show or something.
Soup is one of my favorite things to make for dinner. Everything you could want in a satisfying meal comes in a single bowl and leftovers are a breeze. From Creamy Chicken Soup to Chicken Tortilla Soup and everything in between, what’s not to love?
How to make this recipe:
I pretty much use my Instant Pot for all recipes as of late, so I chose to make the soup in the Instant Pot. This recipe really couldn’t be any easier.
- It starts by cooking the leeks on saute mode. Once they’re soft and golden, you’ll set them aside and saute up some garlic, carrot, and celery.
- Add the cooked leeks back in along with some chicken broth (or vegetable broth) along with some curry powder. You can choose to add salt and pepper at this point in the recipe or at the end so you can season to taste.
- Pressure cook on high for only 8 minutes. Use an immersion blender or a countertop blender to make it smooth and then add the coconut milk. That’s it!
If you love Indian inspired vegetarian recipes, you’ll also want to check out my Vegetable Korma! And if the flavor of coconut curry makes you happy, make some vegan coconut lentil curry with piles of hearty butternut squash.
And if you love a creamy blended soup, be sure to check out my Roasted Cauliflower Soup and my Fresh Beet Soup.
Pin this now to save it for later
Pin ItCoconut Curry Leek Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 leeks tough green parts removed and remaining thinly sliced and thoroughly rinsed
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 cups carrot chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth or substitute with vegetable broth if wanting to make recipe vegetarian or vegan
- 1/2 teaspoon curry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 14 ounces lite coconut milk 1 can
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in base of Instant Pot on saute mode. Once hot, add 3 leeks and saute until limp and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 garlic clove, 2 cups carrot, and 2 stalks celery to hot pot and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add sauteed leeks along with 3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon curry, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper back to the Instant Pot. Close lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. When done, release pressure and open lid.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Stir in 14 ounces lite coconut milk and stir until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this on the stovetop, which probably altered the result, but it was still really good. I also didn’t use light coconut milk but next time I will, as the end result was a little too rich. I added some apple cider at the end because I felt it was a bit salty. I think ginger might be a nice addition, as well. I made it vegan with BTB no-chicken base. Thanks for sharing!
Yummy and easy. Used panang curry paste instead of curry powder.
We just made this soup and it is so good. I love garlic so I put extra cloves in but it had such great flavour. Thank you for this recipe and I will be making this one again and again!!
Great recipe! I modified it because I did not have enough leeks that the recipe called for. So I added a small onion to the carrots and celery mixture. And I also added a small sweet potato that I had on hand. I chopped up the sweet potato and sauteed it in the instant pot separately from the leeks. I made it a vegan recipe also, using the vegetable broth as you recommended. Thank you – I’m looking forward to trying your other recipes!