LOW-CARB CREAMY LEEK SOUP

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I wanted something warm and filling--yet different--for lunch on my low-carb diet. I had one leek left in my crisper that needed to be used before it wilted, so I whipped up this recipe, not realizing how delicious it would taste. It's now a favorite!

Provided by Rhonda White

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 leek, cleaned and sliced into thin rings
1 green onion, cleaned and sliced
1/2 celery stalk, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
32 oz carton of chicken broth (i like college inn)
14 oz can of beef broth
1/2 c heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Clean leek and trim tough ends and roots. Slice into thin ringlets. Add sliced leek, sliced green onion and thinly sliced celery (1/2 stalk) into a medium-sized pot. Pour chicken broth and beef broth over all. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. When vegetables are tender, remove pot from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. Serve immediately. Yum-E!

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