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Potato Leek Soup
This healthy Potato Leek soup is a simple classic recipe made with potatoes, leeks, garlic and broth - a smooth and creamy vegetarian soup!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large leeks white and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh watercress for serving
- Toast/crostini for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the leeks, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Next, add the garlic, potatoes, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth and consistent without any vegetable chunks. Fold in the sour cream and adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with fresh watercress and toast, if desired
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 4-5 days in the fridge.
- Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the soup in for up to 3 months. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and microwave until heated through. Or simply microwave straight from the freezer until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
501mg
(21%)
Potassium
967mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1110IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
6.7mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 967mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 6.7mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.