DILLED POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Dilled Potato-Leek Soup image

"It's your 'leeky day,'" writes Agnes Ward of Stratford, Ontario. "This smooth, comforting soup is scrumptious and always gets rave reviews."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled Yukon Gold potatoes
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Herb potato chips and finely shredded leeks, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute leeks and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, carrot, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Whisk a small amount of soup into buttermilk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add dill; heat through (do not boil). Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.