Leek Potato Soup Recipe


Submitted by shellylazar

Makes 6 servings


Soup

Ingredients
1 pound leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8 tsp kosher salt
14 ounces yukon gold potatoes
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup low fat milk
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon chives
Directions
  1. Chop the leeks into small pieces.

  2. In a 6 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes.

  4. Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, buttermilk, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle and chives and serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.

Categories

First Course

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 347.9g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
185
Calories from Fat
49
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.4g
8%
Saturated Fat
3.0g
15%
Cholesterol
12mg
4%
Sodium
624mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates
27.4g
9%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
11%
Sugars
6.3g
Protein
7.4g
Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 11% Iron 15%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A-
  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • High in manganese
  • High in potassium
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin B6
  • High in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
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