Potato Leek Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Potato Leek Soup
45 min.
6
515kcal

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Looking for a delicious and comforting vegetarian and gluten-free soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouthwatering Potato Leek Soup! This hearty soup is ready in just 45 minutes and serves 6, making it a great main course or main dish for any occasion. Each serving contains 515 calories, with a balanced breakdown of 9.42% protein, 39.92% fat, and 50.66% carbs.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need ingredients like unsalted butter, fat leeks (using only the white parts), russet potatoes, coarse salt, low-sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, freshly grated nutmeg, freshly ground white pepper, and chopped fresh chives for garnish. With the help of a food processor, blender, and a few essential pieces of equipment like a saucepan and stove, you'll be on your way to a warm and satisfying meal.

The process is simple: melt butter in a large saucepan, cook the leeks until they soften, add the potatoes, salt, and broth, then simmer until the potatoes are tender. Blend the mixture until smooth and strain it into another saucepan. Finally, add the half-and-half, heavy cream, and nutmeg, then gently heat until warmed through. Serve your Potato Leek Soup garnished with chives for an extra touch of flavor and elegance.

Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just looking for a new and tasty recipe to try, this Potato Leek Soup is sure to impress. So why not give it a try today and enjoy a warm, comforting meal that's both vegetarian and gluten-free?

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  •  leek white cleaned sliced
  • medium baking potatoes peeled thinly sliced
  • tablespoon coarse salt 
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium store-bought
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • inch nutmeg freshly grated
  • serving pepper white freshly ground
  • serving chives fresh chopped for garnish
  • cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • blender
  • stove

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until soften, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add potatoes, salt, and broth; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer mixture to the jar of a blender or bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Set a fine mesh strainer over a large saucepan; strain liquid into saucepan.
  5. Add half-and-half, heavy cream, and nutmeg; season with white pepper.
  6. Return to stove and gently heat over medium-high heat until warmed through.
  7. Serve garnished with chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories515kcal
Protein9.42%
Fat39.92%
Carbs50.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.63
Glycemic Load
43.93
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.813913262409%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
2.39mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:514.71kcal
25.74%
Fat:23.73g
36.51%
Saturated Fat:14.49g
90.56%
Carbohydrates:67.77g
22.59%
Net Carbohydrates:62.35g
22.67%
Sugar:6.7g
7.45%
Cholesterol:65.16mg
21.72%
Sodium:1265.54mg
55.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.6g
25.21%
Vitamin B6:1.22mg
61.09%
Vitamin K:49.23µg
46.88%
Vitamin A:2313.36IU
46.27%
Manganese:0.9mg
44.88%
Potassium:1555.13mg
44.43%
Vitamin C:27.28mg
33.06%
Vitamin B3:6.02mg
30.12%
Phosphorus:272.67mg
27.27%
Iron:4.83mg
26.84%
Copper:0.51mg
25.57%
Folate:98.93µg
24.73%
Magnesium:95.88mg
23.97%
Fiber:5.42g
21.68%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.7%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.17%
Calcium:127.81mg
12.78%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.92%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.55%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.28%
Vitamin D:0.78µg
5.18%
Selenium:3.33µg
4.75%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.6%