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Creamy Potato Leek Soup

American \ Dinner \ Soup

Prep Time15minutes

Cook Time25minutes

Passive Time

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Nutrition Facts

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 134mg 6%

Potassium 345mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 3%

Vitamin C 18%

Calcium 6%

Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

It is still summer here in Southern California but I was craving soup.

My son had some leeks and I had some potatoes. I am quite certain you have an idea as to what prompted me to create this recipe.

It really comes together fast and only uses a few ingredients.

ENJOY!

Ingredients

8 oz. Earth Balance Margarine stick
3 large Leeks, cleaned and sliced into rounds
10 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into rounds
1 tsp. garlic crushed
2 cups water
2 cups non-dairy milk
1 tsp. Reduced Sodium, Better Than Bouillon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt or more or less to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper or more or less to taste

Directions

In a large pot, melt Earth Balance.
Add sliced leeks and cook for 2 minutes, over medium-high heat. Make sure to turn often so leeks don't stick to bottom of pan.
Add sliced potatoes and garlic and cook, turning constantly for 2 minutes.
Stir in water, non-dairy milk and bouillon and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, mix until desired consistency.
OPTIONAL: Top with diced Heirloom Tomatoes and black pepper flakes.
If soup consistency is too thick, add hot water a little at a time.

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