LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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Make and share this Leek and Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium leeks
4 tablespoons butter
3 onions, finely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup dry white wine (optional, if not using, add 1 more cup of chicken broth) (optional)
salt and pepper
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons chives, finely cut

Steps:

  • Wash leeks very well and cut off the green leaves,leaving only a few inches of green tender leaves.
  • Chop the leaves and reserve.
  • Cut the white part of the leeks into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Melt butter in a large pan, add the leeks and onions and cook for about five minutes. Add the leek leaves and cook for an additional three minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, potato cubes and wine and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for about one hour.
  • Put soup in a blender, a few cups at a time, and puree.
  • Once each batch has been pureed, pour it from the blender back into the pan.
  • Simmer over moderate heat and then add the salt and pepper and Half and Half.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 847.1, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 9.1

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