LEEK AND POTATO SOUP WITH SHRIMP

Leek and Potato Soup with Shrimp image

Leeks are softened and slow-cooked with potatoes creating a savory flavor. The surprise addition of shrimp sweetens the creamy soup, making it a perfect starter course or a light dinner.

Provided by Diana71

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
2 medium leeks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (32 ounce) carton Swanson® Chicken Broth
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, diced

Steps:

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in chopped leeks and onions; cook slowly until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in Swanson® Chicken Broth; add potatoes. Season with curry powder; add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce temperature to low. Simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in milk; add shrimp. Heat until soup just starts to simmer again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 130.8 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 672.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g