Savory Leek Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Savory Leek Soup
30 min.
10
237kcal

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Looking for a delicious and savory vegetarian soup that's both gluten-free and packed with flavor? Look no further than this mouth-watering Savory Leek Soup! Perfect for serving as a soup, antipasti, starter, or snack, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.

With a prep and cook time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy cooks who still want to enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal. Plus, with only 237 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy without worry.

The secret to this soup's incredible flavor is in the carefully selected ingredients, including butter, chicken broth, chives, half-and-half cream, leeks, mashed potatoes, and savory seasoning. And with the added bonus of being gluten-free, this recipe is perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

So why not give this Savory Leek Soup a try today? With its rich, creamy texture and savory, satisfying taste, it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. Serve it up as a starter, snack, or a full meal, and enjoy the deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter cubed
  • cups chicken broth 
  • 0.5 cup chives minced
  • cups half and half 
  • medium leek white chopped ( serving only)
  • cups potatoes with milk and butter) prepared mashed
  • 10 servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute leeks and chives in butter until tender.
  2. Add the broth, potatoes and savory; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories237kcal
Protein7.27%
Fat66.35%
Carbs26.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.08
Glycemic Load
6.8
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.8495652157327%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
1.49mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:236.78kcal
11.84%
Fat:17.91g
27.55%
Saturated Fat:10.98g
68.61%
Carbohydrates:16.02g
5.34%
Net Carbohydrates:14.41g
5.24%
Sugar:5.16g
5.74%
Cholesterol:51.69mg
17.23%
Sodium:669.5mg
29.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.42g
8.84%
Vitamin A:1223.87IU
24.48%
Vitamin K:23.53µg
22.41%
Vitamin C:14.36mg
17.41%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.37%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.33%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.31%
Phosphorus:113.01mg
11.3%
Calcium:112.17mg
11.22%
Potassium:362.34mg
10.35%
Folate:34.12µg
8.53%
Magnesium:28.9mg
7.22%
Iron:1.21mg
6.74%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.57%
Fiber:1.61g
6.46%
Copper:0.11mg
5.6%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.46%
Selenium:3.31µg
4.73%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.44%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.11%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.57%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%