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Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Subtle and delicious potato leek soup is creamy perfection. This veggie soup is a simple and healthy dinner time option!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large leek
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 5-6 medium russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the leek by slicing off the dark green top and the root end, then slicing the leek in half lengthwise. Cut each half into slices about ¼ inch thick.
- Add the sliced leeks to a bowl of water, and gently agitate them with your fingers to dislodge any dirt. Scoop the leeks out of the water using a slotted spoon.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic to the pot, and cook, stirring frequently, until the leeks are softened.
- Add the flour and stir to make a paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Whisk the milk into the pot and cook until slightly thickened. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper, and bring the soup to a simmer.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the soup is thick.
- Serve hot with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
1400mg
(58%)
Potassium
935mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.