Potato Herbes De Provence Soup With Buttered Leeks Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. Butter
- 6 med Leeks, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced, (white part only)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Herbes de Provence
- 4 lb Potatoes, unpeeled and, thinly sliced
- 4 c. Chicken or possibly vegetable broth
- 5 c. Lowfat milk
- 2 x Green onions,, thinly sliced
Directions
- In a large soup pot, heat the butter over high heat till it foams. Turn heat on low, add in the leeks, and saute/fry for 10 min, or possibly till golden brown. Add in the salt, sugar and herbs and saute/fry 5 min longer. Add in the potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 min, stirring often, till potatoes are tender. Puree the soup and return to pot. Add in the lowfat milk and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer 10 min and serve, garnished with sliced green onions.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 416g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 422 | |
| Calories from Fat 174 | 41% |
| Total Fat 19.51g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 8.13g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium 1112mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 38.14g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 9.68g | 6% |
| Protein 23.69g | 38% |
