Leek & Potato Soup

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Our lightened version of classic potato-leek soup uses just a touch of reduced-fat sour cream to make it rich and creamy.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons canola oil
3 leeks, trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 pounds all-purpose potatoes, (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into small chunks
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan or stockpot over low heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Pour the soup through a strainer set over a large bowl. Puree the leeks in a food processor or blender until smooth, adding some the broth if necessary. Return the puree and broth to the saucepan. Add potatoes and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and mash the potatoes thoroughly with a potato masher.
Stir in sour cream, salt and pepper. Return to low heat and heat until hot, but not boiling. Serve hot or chilled.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1994

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152	Calories
4g	Fat
25g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g	13%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Vitamin A 826IU	17%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Folate 38mcg	10%
Sodium 630mg	27%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 18mg	4%
Potassium 712mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Leek & Potato Soup

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