LOW-FAT POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

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Enjoy this low fat, filling comfort food without the guilt of rich, cream-based soups. Best of all it's easy to make and the perfect antidote to a cold winter evening. Enjoy with a slice of soda bread. (From the Wild Oats website).

Provided by tehparrot

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
3 medium organic leeks, rinsed and sliced (white and light green parts only)
1 lb organic yukon gold potato, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 cup organic chicken or 1 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups wild oats organic nonfat milk
2 teaspoons thyme
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add garlic, shallots, carrots and leeks. Cook for 5 minutes, or until soft.
  • Add potatoes, broth and milk. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Blend until smooth with an immersion blender or in small batches in a standard blender.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm garnished with chives.

Levona Marcus
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Benjamin Miller
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out watery and bland. I followed the recipe exactly.


Mahmoud Ahmed
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper and it was much better.


Tequan Farrell
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I'm not a fan of leeks, but I still enjoyed this soup. The potatoes and broth were very flavorful.


Darius minciuna
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the creamy texture and the mild flavor of the leeks.


Baberali Aliali
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I love that this soup is low in fat and calories. It's a great way to enjoy a creamy and comforting soup without feeling guilty.


Chiamaka Aginam
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Soulxsam
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


MR.Nuralam
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Mr MUBASHIR
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I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks add a nice depth of flavor and the soup is so creamy and comforting.


Ashiraf Kayongo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just reheat it when I'm ready to serve.


Sara Rocha
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I added some chopped bacon to the soup for extra flavor. It was delicious!


Mayen Callope
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This soup was bland and tasteless. I wouldn't recommend it.


police police
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.


MD__TUHIN__ AHMED__NAEEM
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The flavors are rich and satisfying, and the creamy texture is so comforting.


Joehkidtheeicon III
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Not a fan of leeks, but this soup was still good.


Fire Bot
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I substituted vegetable broth for chicken broth and it was still delicious. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


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Easy to follow recipe, turned out great!


MD ALLI HOSSAIN
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This soup was a hit with my family! The leeks and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.