Creamy Mashed Potato and Leek Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 T olive oil3 leeks, cut into 1/4" pieces1 bulb fennel, cut into 1/4" pieces, plus 2 T of the frondskosher salt3 C mashed potatoes6 C low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, fennel pieces, and 1/4 tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the mashed potatoes and broth and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 4 to 6 minutes. Puree in the pot using a handheld immersion blender (or, working in batches, in a standard blender).

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the fennel fronds. Serve with crisps or crackers (optional).

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MABELICIOUS.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 144.8
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.1 mg
  • Sodium: 838.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

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