Creamy Potato and Leek Soup

Creamy Potato and Leek Soup
You can never have too many soup recipes, so give Creamy Potato and Leek Soup a try. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 11g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 543 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up chicken broth, margarine, leeks, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe.

Instructions

1
In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the potatoes and broth and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
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2
In a separate skillet over medium heat, saute the leeks in the butter or margarine for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
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Add the leeks and the cream to the potatoes and stir well. (Note: This is the point I like to take a potato masher and slightly thicken the soup.)
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score33
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsFallWinter
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