Winter Leek and Potato Soup

Winter Leek and Potato Soup

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

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

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

Step 1
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Stir potatoes and chicken broth into onion mixture; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3
Pour half-and-half into potato soup and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.

Step 4
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 Fat15g 20%
Saturated Fat9g 47%
Cholesterol49mg 16%
Sodium983mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate46g 17%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars5g
Protein12g
Vitamin C48mg 239%
Calcium227mg 17%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium1051mg 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.

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