CREAMY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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This creamy soup loaded with chicken, potatoes & leeks, made in slow cooker - perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium leeks (2 pounds), thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half
Chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except half-and-half and chives in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or high heat setting 4 to 5 hours) or until vegetables are tender.
  • Pour vegetable mixture by batches into blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth; return to cooker. Stir in half-and-half.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 20 to 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg

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