Easy Potato Leek Soup
Equipment
- Stock pot or large sauce pot
- serving spoon
- Spatula
- Knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons and cups
- immersion blender (or blender)
Ingredients
- 2 leeks white part only
- 6 russet potatoes medium
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cups low-sodium broth chicken or vegetable
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- salt to taste
- 4 cups leafy greens spinach, kale, or collards
Instructions
- Wash leeks well under clean water (make sure to get between the layers). Slice the white part of the leeks and set aside.
- Scrub the outside of the potatoes under clean water. With skins on, cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
- Wash greens under clean water and cut into bite size pieces, set aside.
- In a medium to large pot, add olive oil and bring to temperature. Add sliced leeks and sauté about 2-3 minutes. Add potatoes and seasonings. Stir together and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Pour broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with lid. Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- With an immersion blender*, blend half the soup, leaving chunks. Stir in leafy greens Once greens are wilted, serve in individual bowls and enjoy!(*Can use a blender instead. Just add half the soup to the blender, blend, and stir back into the soup.)
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Notes
Add a protein source to make this into a balanced meal. Beans, cooked ground chicken, turkey, sausage, and beef would all be delicious!
Nutrition Facts
Easy Potato Leek Soup
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per 1 Serving
Calories
348
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
89
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
68
g
23
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Calcium
82
mg
8
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
Potassium
1640
mg
47
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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