LEEK AND POTATO SOUP WITH SHRIMP

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Leeks are softened and slow-cooked with potatoes creating a savory flavor. The surprise addition of shrimp sweetens the creamy soup, making it a perfect starter course or a light dinner.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup butter
2 medium leeks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (32 ounce) carton Swanson® Chicken Broth
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, diced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in chopped leeks and onions; cook slowly until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in Swanson® Chicken Broth; add potatoes. Season with curry powder; add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce temperature to low. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in milk; add shrimp. Heat until soup just starts to simmer again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 130.8 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 672.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Jan Smith
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the soup and I received several requests for the recipe.


Next Tow
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a very comforting soup.


Andrez Perez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I've added chopped spinach, kale, and even collard greens to the soup.


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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's a great weeknight meal that can be made in under an hour.


Kanxu Babu
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This soup is a great base for adding other ingredients. I've added cooked rice, pasta, and even tortellini to the soup.


Angelica Long
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I made this soup with chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it was still delicious. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup.


Naumati Lavemai
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the soup and they didn't even realize they were eating leeks.


Jasmyne Henry
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I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out great. The soup was very flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Muhammad Daud
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks were cooked perfectly and they didn't have a strong flavor.


Imran Rajpoot
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I made this soup for my sick husband and it really helped him feel better. The soup is very soothing and comforting.


Charlie Swangson
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Arman Hosen Ridoy
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I made this soup last night and it was so good! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


bangla deshe
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone was raving about it. I highly recommend this recipe.


vihanga nimsara
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of leeks, potatoes, and shrimp.


Beesh
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The leeks and potatoes were cooked perfectly and the shrimp added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.