Easy Potato and Leek Soup

Name: Easy Potato and Leek Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 2 leeks, chopped; 2 teaspoons margarine; 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream

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A quick and easy soup that tastes great. I like to take a potato masher and roughly mash some of the potatoes. This helps to thicken the soup. I also like to use seasoned chicken broth. You can use heavy cream or half-and-half, depending on how rich you want the soup to be.

Recipe by Michele Hodge

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 leeks, chopped
2 teaspoons margarine
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the potatoes and broth and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
In a separate skillet over medium heat, saute the leeks in the butter or margarine for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the leeks and the cream to the potatoes and stir well. (Note: This is the point I like to take a potato masher and slightly thicken the soup.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

614	Calories
36g	Fat
65g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 614
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g	46%
Saturated Fat 21g	106%
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Sodium 407mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 65g	24%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 69mg	344%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1580mg	34%

* 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.