POTATO, LEEK AND ONION SOUP

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

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 cups, approximately, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large leeks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped finely
30 fluid ounces low-fat chicken broth
10 fluid ounces milk
2 ounces butter
2 tablespoons table cream
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh snipped chives (or chopped parsley)
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim off tops and roots of leeks, discard tough outer layer.
  • Split lengthways and chop finely, wash and drain.
  • In a large saucepan, gently melt the butter; add the leeks, potatoes and onion.
  • Stir to coat the veggies well in the butter.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover pan and let vegetables sweat over very low heat for about 15 minutes or so.
  • Then add the chicken stock and milk, bring to simmer and leave simmering gently for further 20 minutes or until veggies are soft.
  • Then either liquidize or puree in a food processor or blender.
  • Return to pan and reheat gently, check seasoning as required.
  • Stir in chives (or parsley).
  • Add a swirl of cream just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.6

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