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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed
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2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
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½ cup chopped onion
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6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup half-and-half
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4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir potatoes and chicken broth into onion mixture; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Pour half-and-half into potato soup and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
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Stir Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into soup until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
364 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 364 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
Sodium 983mg | 43% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 12g | 23% |
Vitamin C 48mg | 53% |
Calcium 227mg | 17% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 1051mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.