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Potato Leek Soup


Submitted by oodalali

Makes 8 servings

Makes about 8 cups

Ingredients
3 leeks, bulb and lower leaf portion (medium)
1 medium onion
2 T butter
4 medium potatoes
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups skim milk
1 salt
1 pepper
Directions
  1. Mince the leeks, white part only, and the onion. Stir and saute them 3 minutes in 2 T butter. Pare and add potatoes. Add the chicken broth. Simmer the veggies, covered, for 15 minutes, or until tender. Put in blender and pulse until smooth but has some chunks still. Add: 2 cups skim milk. Salt and pepper to taste.

Categories

Potatoes, Soup

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 222.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
158
Calories from Fat
33
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
3.7g
6%
Saturated Fat
1.6g
8%
Cholesterol
9mg
3%
Sodium
824mg
34%
Total Carbohydrates
26.6g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3.3g
13%
Sugars
6.2g
Protein
5.1g
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 43%
Calcium 10% Iron 9%
* 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 potassium
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • Very high in sodium
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