Ingredients
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1 ½ teaspoons canola oil
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3 leeks, trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced (3 cups)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 1/4 pounds all-purpose potatoes, (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into small chunks
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½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
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Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Stir in sour cream, salt and pepper. Return to low heat and heat until hot, but not boiling. Serve hot or chilled.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
152 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
25g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.