Leek and Potato Soup

Name: Leek and Potato Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 450 g (1 pound) old potatoes; 4 large leeks; 2 shallots; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 800 ml (3 ½) cups vegetable stock; 1/2 tsp salt; freshly ground black pepper; 120 ml (½ cup) single cream

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
276 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine
European

Leek and Potato Soup

Shawn Wheeler

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This creamy leek and potato soup is like a hug in a bowl! Delicious on a cold day served with bread or my cheese scones.

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Ingredients

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For the soup

450 g (1 pound) old potatoes such as Maris Piper
4 large leeks (white parts only)
2 shallots
2 tbsp unsalted butter
800 ml (3 ½) cups vegetable stock
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper
120 ml (½ cup) single cream (pouring cream) - optional

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Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Roughly chop the leeks and shallots.
Heat the butter in a large pot. Once it starts foaming, add the chopped vegetables and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the vegetables with a small pot lid that fits snuggly on top and cover the pot with it's own lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes over medium-low heat.
Uncover and add the stock. Stir and bring to the boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Purée the soup in a blender until completely smooth. If you want to add cream, then return to the pot, stir in the cream and heat through. Alternatively stir in some fat-free Greek yoghurt if you want to cut down on the calories.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 1132mg (47%) Potassium 696mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2388IU (48%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	276kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	1132mg	47%
Potassium	696mg	15%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	2388IU	48%
Vitamin C	25mg	28%
Calcium	112mg	11%
Iron	6mg	33%