Winter Leek and Potato Soup

Name: Winter Leek and Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed; 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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A great-tasting, hearty and satisfying soup that's perfect for a lunch or to start an otherwise light dinner.

Recipe by Sassa

Published on January 19, 2012

close up view of Winter Leek and Potato Soup garnished with fresh herbs, served with slices of bread

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
½ cup chopped onion
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir potatoes and chicken broth into onion mixture; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Pour half-and-half into potato soup and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
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
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
Vitamin C 48mg	239%
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.