Creamy Potato and Leek Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
34%
Creamy Potato and Leek Soup
40 min.
4
785kcal

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Looking for a delicious and creamy soup that's not only gluten-free but also incredibly satisfying? Look no further than this Creamy Potato and Leek Soup! This mouthwatering recipe is the perfect lunch or dinner option, and it's so easy to make that even novice cooks will have no trouble whipping up a batch. With a hearty mix of potatoes and leeks, this soup is packed with flavor and texture, making it a delightful main course or main dish.

In just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a piping hot bowl of this heavenly soup, which serves up to four people. Each serving comes with a reasonable 785 calories, providing a well-balanced meal that won't leave you feeling weighed down. The best part? This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your pantry. So, grab your frying pan, pot, and potato masher, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth canned
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  •  leek chopped
  • teaspoons butter 
  •  potatoes cubed peeled

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the potatoes and broth and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  2. In a separate skillet over medium heat, saute the leeks in the butter or margarine for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  3. 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

Calories785kcal
Protein18.02%
Fat48.84%
Carbs33.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.94
Glycemic Load
42.63
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.420434785926%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
3.74mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
2.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:784.7kcal
39.24%
Fat:42.98g
66.12%
Saturated Fat:23.36g
145.99%
Carbohydrates:65.62g
21.87%
Net Carbohydrates:57.79g
21.01%
Sugar:6.83g
7.59%
Cholesterol:152.24mg
50.75%
Sodium:571.08mg
24.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.68g
71.36%
Vitamin C:68.82mg
83.42%
Vitamin B6:1.27mg
63.65%
Potassium:1668.27mg
47.66%
Vitamin A:2331.5IU
46.63%
Phosphorus:407.26mg
40.73%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.19%
Selenium:22.99µg
32.84%
Fiber:7.83g
31.32%
Vitamin K:32.21µg
30.67%
Vitamin B3:6.07mg
30.35%
Magnesium:111.79mg
27.95%
Iron:4.85mg
26.95%
Zinc:3.76mg
25.09%
Copper:0.46mg
22.98%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.77%
Folate:85.25µg
21.31%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.03%
Vitamin B12:1.17µg
19.55%
Calcium:138.64mg
13.86%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.38%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.13%
Vitamin D:1.53µg
10.21%
Source:Allrecipes