LIGHTER POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Lighter Potato and Leek Soup image

From grandma, a wholesome Depression Era soup, without butter or cream. Takes a little longer to cook, but the flavors meld into an exquisite homemade light potato and leek soup you'll make again and again. Garnish with nonfat sour cream if desired. Butter and cream lovers can add a swirl of cream and a pat of butter on top of their servings.

Provided by wamsley

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups water
2 cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
cracked black pepper to taste
5 unpeeled potatoes, diced
1 cup low-fat milk

Steps:

Combine leeks and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Saute until soft, about 15 minutes, adding more oil if needed. Sprinkle flour over leeks and mash in with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly add 2 cups water, stirring constantly to create a roux. Slowly add 2 more cups water, stirring constantly. Stir in the remaining 2 cups water. Add bouillon cubes, sugar, chili-garlic sauce, and pepper. Increase heat to medium and stir occasionally until boiling.
Add potatoes and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until potatoes are soft, 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so and scraping the bottom of the pot as needed. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth with some chunks remaining. Stir in milk to thin and heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 63.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g