Potato Leek Soup
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Spray Oil or Butter3 Leeks (white parts only), trimmed, well rinsed and sliced1 medium onion, peeled and chopped5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped6 cups chick broth (or stock)1 tsp black pepper1 cup skim milkOptional: stilton or blue cheese to taste
1. In a skillet, sprayed with oil or butter, over medium low heat, saute leeks and onion until tender (about 10 minutes). Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Add potatoes, broth, and pepper to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 - 6 hours or on Low for 8 - 10 hours, until vegetables are tender.
3. Transfer soup to blender or food processor in batches. Puree soup until smooth. Return soup to slow cooker; stir in milk. Cover and cook on high 15 - 20 minutes.
Optional: If there is someone in your household that is willing to splurge, add stilton or blue cheese to bottom of each bowl prior to serving.
Makes 4 servings (about 2 cups each)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TURTLE1778.
2. Add potatoes, broth, and pepper to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 - 6 hours or on Low for 8 - 10 hours, until vegetables are tender.
3. Transfer soup to blender or food processor in batches. Puree soup until smooth. Return soup to slow cooker; stir in milk. Cover and cook on high 15 - 20 minutes.
Optional: If there is someone in your household that is willing to splurge, add stilton or blue cheese to bottom of each bowl prior to serving.
Makes 4 servings (about 2 cups each)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TURTLE1778.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 196.4
- Total Fat: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 8.7 mg
- Sodium: 1,491.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 40.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 7.9 g
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