Hi Emily, I highly recommend the capers, but not having them wouldn’t stop me from making the soup. Since capers are salty, you’ll want to taste and adjust with more salt if needed.
Tai, don’t omit them because the soup won’t have enough body to it. I’d opt for raw (first choice) and roasted (second choice). Heads up: you will be able to taste the cashews more. Also, be sure they are not salted cashews.
This one was a hit. The lemon flavor was very forward at first, but the longer it sat, the more it mellowed out. We will be making this one again! Thanks for all of the great ideas!
I loved this soup. The lemon, capers and mustard make it head and shoulders above the usual sometimes bland potato soup, and it doesn’t need wither cream of cheese to make it rich and filling. Thanks for posting this great recipe!
Very good, but maybe taste it before adding the lemon juice. I personally prefer it without. You might also like topping it with vegan bacon (aka, mushrooms bacon) or real bacon and cheese if you’re not vegan. We have both in our house so we can appease the crowd with different toppings.
Hi April! Unfortunately, I cannot recommend omitting the cashews, as I haven’t tried it, and I’m afraid the soup may not have enough body to it. However, another reader has reported success with swapping in 1/2 cup coconut cream for the cashews, so you could try experimenting with this. I hope this helps!
We loved this hearty, creamy, full flavored soup! Great blend of flavors that keep it from being bland, yet no high-fat ingredients at all, to keep it healthy. By the way, did you know artichokes are high on both calcium and potassium? I didn’t until I read the label. I have a notebook of recipes I’ve tried from websites. Erin’s recipes are outnumbering all the others added together! Thanks, Erin!
Really nice surprise. Definitely different from what I know as potato and leek soup! The little zingy pops from the capers and subtle lemon and dill flavour. Very nice, I really enjoyed this version.
Hi Erin,
I don’t have any cashews and I was wondering if raw almonds or raw walnuts could be substituted instead.
Sounds delicious and I can’t wait to make it.
Thank you
Vanessa, I think walnuts will actually have a pretty strong flavor that will taste off in the soup; I’d leave the cashews out. You could try stirring Greek yogurt into your individual serving and see how that tastes.
I made this last night and all what I can say , I’m in Love with this soup. Everything comes well together , even the Dill and Lemon juice ( I’m usually not a friend of them ) .
My 17 year old daughter doesn’t like soup very much, but with this recipe She just said “ well done Mom “ .
So thank you so much , Erin .
This is so full of flavor and the entire family loved it! I made it in my instapot by sauteing veggies before adding remaining ingredients and pressure cooking for 10 minutes, natural release for 10 and then releasing the remaining pressure. I then used the blending wand to puree, leaving a few chunks of potato. My husband requested to add it to our dinner rotation…so I know it’s a win!
This is another great recipe! I never would have thought to put artichokes in leek and potato soup, but I loved them in there! I didn’t add the cashews and I didn’t miss them. The soup was very filling without them!
Easy & tasty.
I didn’t grow up with cream soups, and tend not to like them. This, I adore, both with and without the “extras” (artichokes, mustard, capers, lemon, dill)!
Thank you
This soup was so easy to make and tasted so good! I think next time I’ll try less mustard because that flavor was a bit strong for us, but otherwise really good. My kids all ate it!
Delicious. The only thing I changed in the recipe was I didn’t purée it. I’m just not a fan of puréed soups. But the flavors! The fresh dill and chives definitely add so much as does the lemon juice and capers. It was a big hit.
I’m excited to try this! Do you think it’ll be a huge difference to leave out the capers?
Hi Emily, I highly recommend the capers, but not having them wouldn’t stop me from making the soup. Since capers are salty, you’ll want to taste and adjust with more salt if needed.
I have everything except the raw cashews. Can I substitute roasted? Or is it better to leave them out? Tai
Tai, don’t omit them because the soup won’t have enough body to it. I’d opt for raw (first choice) and roasted (second choice). Heads up: you will be able to taste the cashews more. Also, be sure they are not salted cashews.
This one was a hit. The lemon flavor was very forward at first, but the longer it sat, the more it mellowed out. We will be making this one again! Thanks for all of the great ideas!
Hooray! I’m glad you enjoyed it, Jana. Thanks for sharing this review!
I loved this soup. The lemon, capers and mustard make it head and shoulders above the usual sometimes bland potato soup, and it doesn’t need wither cream of cheese to make it rich and filling. Thanks for posting this great recipe!
Vivian, thanks for sharing this review! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the soup.
The cashews don’t need to soak?
Hi Sue! No, you do not need to soak them. I hope you love the recipe!
Very good, but maybe taste it before adding the lemon juice. I personally prefer it without. You might also like topping it with vegan bacon (aka, mushrooms bacon) or real bacon and cheese if you’re not vegan. We have both in our house so we can appease the crowd with different toppings.
Thank you for taking the time to try the recipe and for sharing this review, Sue! I’m happy you enjoyed the flavors in this recipe!
Just made the soup and my husband just loved it!
I’m so happy this recipe was a hit, Michelle! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
This was sooo good, I ended up being a piggy and having three bowls! Oof!
I used 1/2 cup coconut cream instead of cashews, and added maybe a tsp of liquid smoke.
Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review, Aya! I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit!
What do you suggest as a substitute for cashews. My daughter is anaphylactic to nuts.
Hi April! Unfortunately, I cannot recommend omitting the cashews, as I haven’t tried it, and I’m afraid the soup may not have enough body to it. However, another reader has reported success with swapping in 1/2 cup coconut cream for the cashews, so you could try experimenting with this. I hope this helps!
Erin, the soup is simmering on the stovetop right now and smells just heavenly and warming!
While i cant wait to taste, wanted to let you know i just pre-ordered your book on Amazon!
You will certainly be even busier as this new addition gets closer, thanks so much for the gift!
THANK YOU, Lisa!! I’m so grateful for your support and preorder! I hope the soup was a success!
We loved this hearty, creamy, full flavored soup! Great blend of flavors that keep it from being bland, yet no high-fat ingredients at all, to keep it healthy. By the way, did you know artichokes are high on both calcium and potassium? I didn’t until I read the label. I have a notebook of recipes I’ve tried from websites. Erin’s recipes are outnumbering all the others added together! Thanks, Erin!
Thank you for sharing this kind review and the facts about artichokes, Marnie! I’m SO happy to hear that the recipe was a hit!
Really nice surprise. Definitely different from what I know as potato and leek soup! The little zingy pops from the capers and subtle lemon and dill flavour. Very nice, I really enjoyed this version.
I’m SO pleased to hear this, Kat! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
Hi Erin,
I don’t have any cashews and I was wondering if raw almonds or raw walnuts could be substituted instead.
Sounds delicious and I can’t wait to make it.
Thank you
Vanessa, I think walnuts will actually have a pretty strong flavor that will taste off in the soup; I’d leave the cashews out. You could try stirring Greek yogurt into your individual serving and see how that tastes.
Hello! Did you soak the cashews overnight? Thanks!
Hi Melissa! No, you do not need to soak them. I hope you love the recipe!
I made this last night and all what I can say , I’m in Love with this soup. Everything comes well together , even the Dill and Lemon juice ( I’m usually not a friend of them ) .
My 17 year old daughter doesn’t like soup very much, but with this recipe She just said “ well done Mom “ .
So thank you so much , Erin .
I’m so happy that it was a hit, Ellen! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
This is so full of flavor and the entire family loved it! I made it in my instapot by sauteing veggies before adding remaining ingredients and pressure cooking for 10 minutes, natural release for 10 and then releasing the remaining pressure. I then used the blending wand to puree, leaving a few chunks of potato. My husband requested to add it to our dinner rotation…so I know it’s a win!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Brenda! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
This is another great recipe! I never would have thought to put artichokes in leek and potato soup, but I loved them in there! I didn’t add the cashews and I didn’t miss them. The soup was very filling without them!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Easy & tasty.
I didn’t grow up with cream soups, and tend not to like them. This, I adore, both with and without the “extras” (artichokes, mustard, capers, lemon, dill)!
Thank you
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Antony! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
This soup was so easy to make and tasted so good! I think next time I’ll try less mustard because that flavor was a bit strong for us, but otherwise really good. My kids all ate it!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Alexandria! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Delicious. The only thing I changed in the recipe was I didn’t purée it. I’m just not a fan of puréed soups. But the flavors! The fresh dill and chives definitely add so much as does the lemon juice and capers. It was a big hit.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Jean! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
My family loved this soup! It’s fun to get combinations of different foods that one would not normally think to put together. Thanks for the home run!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Lynette! Thank you for sharing this kind review!