SWEET POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Sweet Potato and Leek Soup image

Get warm with a bowl of Sweet Potato and Leek Soup! To prepare leeks for Sweet Potato and Leek Soup, trim the roots, remove the dark green portions, slice and rinse.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix, divided
4 large leek (2 lb.), white and light green parts cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 4), peeled, cubed
1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) fat-free reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Heat 1/4 cup dressing in Dutch oven on medium heat. Add leeks; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes, broth and pepper; stir. Cover; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Cool 10 min.
Blend leek mixture, in small batches, in blender until smooth, returning each puréed batch to Dutch oven.
Stir in sour cream, milk and remaining dressing; cook on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g