Creamy Potato and Leek Soup
This tasty soup is sure to fill you up any time of the year!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 leeks (about 3 cups diced)
- 3 potatoes (about 3 cups diced)
- 2 Tablespoons margarine or butter
- 4 ¹⁄½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¹⁄4 cup 1% milk
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¹⁄½ teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Remove root and green tops from leeks. Slice in half lengthwise and rinse well under running water. Slice crosswise into ¼ inch slices.
- Scrub potatoes under running water with a clean vegetable brush; cut into small cubes.
- Melt margarine or butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and chopped leeks. Cook until softened.
- Add potatoes and enough broth to cover. Cover pan and simmer until potatoes are soft. Mash with a potato masher or fork until potatoes are fairly smooth.
- Add remaining broth, milk and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 5 g |