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Potato & Leek Soup
Creamy and comforting soup made with affordable potatoes and leeks
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
Total Time
50 min
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Ingredients
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large leeks, white parts only, sliced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk or cream
3 tbsp butter
2 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Chives for garnish
Nutrition
Calories
220
37 per serving
Protein
6g
12% DV
Fat
6g
9% DV
Carbs
38g
13% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein11%
Fat25%
Carbs69%
Fiber
04g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Clean leeks thoroughly and slice the white parts only.
2
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
3
Add leeks and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
4
Add potatoes, broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Remove bay leaves and blend soup until smooth (or leave chunky if preferred).
7
Stir in milk or cream and heat through.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.