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Potato Leek Soup

This soup is cozy, creamy and utterly satisfying—the perfect balance of nourishment and comfort!
Yield: 8 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large leeks, white and light green parts, sliced into ½-inch rings, washed well and drained
  • 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, reduced-sodium
  • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt*
  • A few slices of turkey bacon, cooked and diced (optional)
Ingredient Details to Know
*If you use regular salty broth, omit the added salt and you can add more later at the end to taste. On the other hand, if you use a reduced-sodium broth, add 1 teaspoon— and still season to taste at the end.

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, season with salt, and stir to coat. Sauté until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potato, broth and thyme. Boil and then reduce heat and allow soup to simmer until potatoes are soft and tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Then, place in a blender and purée till smooth or use an immersion blender right in the pot. If the soup seems too thick, simply add ½-1 cup broth while puréeing to reach desired consistency. Put back in the pot and keep warm (or chill to serve cold).
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add optional bacon to the pot or sprinkle over the top of individual bowls when serving.

Notes

How to clean leeks
The easiest way to clean leeks is to first trim them, slice them lengthwise, and then chop them into half-moons. Once the leeks are all chopped, you can place them in a mixing bowl with cold water and shake them around. Let them sit for a few minutes to loosen up all the dirt, then remove with a slotted spoon or strainer. 
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 cupCalories: 100Carbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 3.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 10mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.