Slow Cooker Smoked Salmon Potato Leek Soup

Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Smoked Salmon Potato Leek Soup

I love smoked salmon and potato leek soup so I'm not sure why I never considered combining them until this recipe showed up in my inbox around Christmastime.

As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to give it a go. I'm so glad I finally did.

WW Friendly Slow Cooker Smoked Salmon Potato Leek Soup

The addition of smoked salmon elevates simple potato leek soup to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Slow Cooker Smoked Salmon Potato Leek Soup Recipe Notes

This recipe combines the delicate flavor of leeks and potatoes with the delicious richness of smoked salmon to make a hearty and nourishing soup.

Leeks share many of the same health benefits of onions and garlic, but with a milder and sweeter taste.

If you've never worked with them before they can be a little sandy, so they need to be washed well.

This quick video shows you how to clean and cut leeks:

We really enjoyed this simple delicious salmon soup.

WW Friendly Salmon Potato Leek Soup

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Slow Cooker Soup?

According to my calculations, each serving has 187 calories and:

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

For Weight Watchers looking to minimize their points, you can deduct one if you skip the milk.

I'll be making this again for St. Patrick's Day with a batch of yummy easy whole wheat Irish soda bread. Enjoy!

Smoke Salmon Potato Leek Soup Recipe Variations

dairy-free: skip the milk or substitute your preferred dairy free milk alternative

heartier: add more smoked salmon

no smoked salmon: substitute another smoked fish, such as trout, or leftover cooked salmon

more veg: chopped celery and carrot would be nice

smokier: add a teaspoon of smoked paprika

richer: substitute cream or sour cream for the milk

If you like this potato leek soup with smoked salmon, be sure to check out my other easy Weight Watchers friendly recipes including Salmon Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Salmon Pinwheels, New England Fish Chowder Made Lighter, Shrimp & Corn Chowder and Slow Cooker Spicy Seafood Chowder

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Slow Cooker Smoked Salmon Potato Leek Soup Recipe

This simple and delicious slow cooker potato leek soup with smoke salmon has just 187 calories and 4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time6 hours hrs

Total Time6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 6

Calories: 187

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 cups leeks, chopped (2-3 large)
• ▢ 4 cups chopped potatoes
• ▢ 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ▢ 4 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ 1 dried bay leaf
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 4 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ Chopped fresh chives, dill or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Ideal slow cooker size: 5-Quart.
• Place the leeks, potatoes, garlic, broth, water, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper in the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 - 4 hours, or until the potatoes and leeks are tender.
• Remove the lid and partially blend using an immersion blender (affiliate link) so that there are a few chunks of potato remaining. (Or mash with a potato masher (affiliate link) or whizz in the blender (affiliate link) if you prefer.)
• Stir in ¾ of the smoked salmon and the milk. Serve in bowls and top with the remaining salmon and optional fresh herbs.

Recipe Notes

Variations:

• dairy-free: skip the milk or substitute your preferred dairy free milk alternative
• heartier: add more smoked salmon
• no smoked salmon: substitute another smoked fish, such as trout, or leftover cooked salmon
• more veg: chopped celery and carrot would be nice
• smokier: add a teaspoon of smoked paprika
• richer: substitute cream or sour cream for the milk

Serving size: 1-½ cups

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Smoked Salmon Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 -½ cups)

Calories 187 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value*

Fat 3.9g6%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 3.5g14%

Protein 11.6g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: low fat salmon potato leek soup, smoked salmon soup

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Source: adapted from Zen of Slow Cooking

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

This is how Martha Stewart makes Salmon and Leek Chowder:

More Potato and Leek Soup + Chowder Recipes for Weight Watchers

• Cauliflower Potato Leek Soup (DrizzleMeSkinny)
• Spicy Potato Leek & Cauliflower Soup (Cookin'Canuck)
• Roasted Acorn Squash & Leek Soup with Pepitas (SkinnyTaste)
• Chicken Corn Chowder (EmilyBites)
• Light Salmon & Potato Chowder (Cookin'Canuck)
• Crock Pot Bacon & Potato Chowder (LaaLoosh)

Here's another way to make Weight Watchers Friendly Vegan Potato Leek Soup:

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