Potato-Leek Soup
Blending vegetables creates a thick, creamy texture without adding cream or starch. That's the trick to creating this creamy Potato-Leek Soup that can be served warm or cold.
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 247
- Fat: 3.2g
- Saturated fat: 1.9g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrate: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Sodium: 271mg
- Calcium: 77mg
Ingredients
- 2-3 leeks, white and pale green parts only, sliced (2 cups)
- 2 large russet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons 1-inch chive slices
Preparation
- 1. In a large pot, simmer leeks and next 4 ingredients (through water), covered, until potatoes are tender (20-25 minutes). Add butter.
- 2. Using an immersion blender (or a standard blender, working in batches), blend until smooth. Stir in yogurt. Divide among 4 bowls; sprinkle with chives. If desired, serve chilled.
Potato-Leek Soup Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Soups/Stews
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Blender
- PUBLICATION: Health
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