CURRY CARROT-LEEK SOUP

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"This recipe comes from an old Yorkshire cookbook I picked up in England, where leeks are very popular. The curry powder lends jut the right amount of zip," writes Valerie Engel of San Jose, California. "I like to serve the soup with French bread, followed by scones with lemon curd for dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons butter
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute leeks and carrots in butter until leeks are tender. Add potato and curry powder; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are very tender. Cool slightly. , Process in batches in a food processor or blender until pureed. Return to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dastger dastger
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but this soup is amazing. The curry flavor really brings out the sweetness of the carrots.


Meron Tsegi
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


russell brenzel
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Nanboni Wakgari
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Nancy Olive
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and it's very creamy.


Naqvi Shah
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love the combination of carrots, leeks, and curry.


Don Neeley
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


KNOWLEDGE IS P8WER
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use up leftover vegetables in it.


Codlack
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this soup was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the carrots and leeks balances out the curry flavor perfectly.


Tanvir Aunjum
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


Iftukhar Hussain
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Pamela Pruitt
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Reeyana Tamang
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always add a little extra curry powder to give it a bit of a kick.


Muhammed Akbar
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This soup is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The flavors of the carrot, leek, and curry are perfectly balanced, and the soup is creamy and comforting.