Potato And Leek Soup Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 med. diced white onion
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 6 tbsp. white flour
- 3 tbsp. chicken stock
- 3 c. water
- 3 c. half and half
- 8-10 med. red potatoes, thinly sliced with skin
- 1 med. bunch fresh leeks
- 1 teaspoon sweet basil
- Dill weed, thyme and fresh grnd pepper, to taste
Directions
- In saucepan on medium heat, saute/fry onion till translucent/soft. Fold in spices. Wash leeks thoroughly. Throw away root and cut off halfway up the stalk. Cut leeks into circular slices about 1/4 inches thick. Add in to pan and saute/fry 5 min more. Fold in flour and saute/fry for another 2 min. Add in water and half and half. Simmer for 15 min, stirring every 3-4 min, till flour is dissolved. Add in potatoes and simmer for an additional half hour. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 360g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 291 | |
| Calories from Fat 117 | 40% |
| Total Fat 13.29g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 8.19g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium 992mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 38.16g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 12% |
| Sugars 2.48g | 2% |
| Protein 6.46g | 10% |
