LIGHT POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

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Delicious and light blend of potatoes and leeks in a vegetarian broth.

Provided by jenPT

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 each leeks, white parts only
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons salted butter
3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced
3 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ cup fat free half-and-half
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Slice leeks lengthwise and wash out any dirt between the layers. Chop and place in a large mixing bowl with garlic.
  • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, and rosemary. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let soup cool briefly. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and puree in batches. Return soup to the pot and stir in half-and-half and season with black pepper. Reheat gently, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 458 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Mr Arsalan
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This soup is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Hadi lran
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Seth Malone
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's one of my go-to recipes.


sagor Raj
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Fatima Janahi
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Abidmomin Abidmomin
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This soup is so creamy and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Danny Mishoe
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks were very mild and flavorful.


Farooq Sultan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.


Armani Ben
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I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful.


Wahabsamii Wahabsamii
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I added some chopped bacon to the soup for extra flavor. It was a great addition!


wilson Njanjo
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The soup was delicious! My family loved it.


Phuti Phukubje
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Teresa Claxton
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This light potato and leek soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables.