Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Potatoes, diced | 520 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Leeks, sliced | 260 g | Sweet, Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh thyme | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Olive oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1250 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the diced potatoes and sliced leeks into even pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; bloom the cumin and soften the fresh thyme.
- Add the main ingredients and water, bring to a boil, then lower to a steady simmer.
- Cook until everything is completely tender; mash or blend all of the soup to give the broth body.
- Add the rock salt, simmer for three more minutes, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-soup adaptation)
Potato Leek Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Potato Leek Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (514g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 38 kcal | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.4 g | 32.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 6.3 g |
| Calcium | 14.9 mg | 76.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.62 mg | 3.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.9 mg | 56.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20.0 mg | 103.0 mg |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 694 mg |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 604 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.6 mg | 34.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.4 µg | 64.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.30 mg | 1.54 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.4 µg | 38.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.33 mg | 1.69 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 11.1 µg | 57.1 µg |
| Choline | 4.4 mg | 22.5 mg |
