Potato, Leek and Carrot Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. salted butterblack pepper1 lb. Red Potato, peeled and diced2 Large Leeks, chopped3 Carrots, sliced2 Cups Vegetable Broth2 Cups Water
Directions
-Chop leeks in half lengthwise, then into 1 inch pieces crosswise. Wash.
-In large saucepan sauté leeks in butter with pepper to taste until tender (about 10 minutes)
-add all other ingredients and cook until potatoes and carrots are tender
-Using a blender or food processor, puree 1-2 cups of the soup, then stir the puree back into the soup
-Top with fresh herb such as basil or parsley (optional)

Makes 4-5 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PRISCILLA81.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.0
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
  • Sodium: 526.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 3.3 g

Member Reviews
  • SNOWMAIDEN
    Lovely, thick, filling soup. Earthy flavour. I did add some celery salt, purely a personal thing. Will make again. - 12/15/13