Potato Leek Soup
Potato Leek Soup
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 189kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 small leeks white parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 1½ pounds golden potatoes diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream optional
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and broth.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Puree the soup in a blender in batches until smooth. (Make sure you remove the plastic insert from the blender top and cover the hole with a folded kitchen towel.)
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the soup to the pot, add the cream (if using), and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Potato Leek Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 647mg27%
Potassium 502mg14%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 805IU16%
Vitamin C 14.2mg17%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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