Low Fat Creamy Leek and Artichoke Soup Recipe Video
THERE IS NOTHING BETTER ON A RAINING DAY TO WARM YOU UP THAN A LARGE BOWL OF CREAMY ARTICHOKE AND LEEK SOUP. THIS DELICIOUS AND EASY TO MAKE RECIPE IS VERY VERSATILE...CAN BE EATEN ALONE WITH LOTS OF GARLIC SOUR DOUGH BREAD OR GOES WELL WITH SMOKE WILD SOCKEYE SALMON OR CHICKEN. A MELLOW DELICATE SOUP WITH A LIGHT CITRUS FINISH. GIVE IT A WHIRL!
Ingredients
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Dry sherry | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), divided | |
| Onion | 1 Medium | |
| Shallot | 1 | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (20 gm) | |
| Leek | 1 Large | |
| Chicken stock/Vegetable stock | 2 Quart | |
| Artichokes hearts | 2 Pound | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sea salt | To Taste | |
| Cream | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| For garnish | ||
| Green onion | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g9.9%
Saturated Fat 3 g15%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 15.7 mg5.2%
Sodium 548.3 mg22.8%
Total Carbohydrates 36 g11.9%
Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29.3%
Sugars 10 g
Protein 11 g22.1%
Vitamin A 16.8% Vitamin C 39.4%
Calcium 10.7% Iron 15.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Chop the veggies – leeks, onion, shallots, garlic, artichoke hearts and coarsely ground in a food processor.
MAKING
2. In a stock pot add in the butter on low heat.
3. Add in the vegetables, stock, and sherry. Stir and cover with lid. Let it simmer for 40 minutes.
4. Season with salt and blend with electric mixer. Add in the cream.
5. Add another splash of sherry and lemon juice.
SERVING
6. Garnish the Soup with green onions and serve with garlic sour dough bread.
1. Chop the veggies – leeks, onion, shallots, garlic, artichoke hearts and coarsely ground in a food processor.
MAKING
2. In a stock pot add in the butter on low heat.
3. Add in the vegetables, stock, and sherry. Stir and cover with lid. Let it simmer for 40 minutes.
4. Season with salt and blend with electric mixer. Add in the cream.
5. Add another splash of sherry and lemon juice.
SERVING
6. Garnish the Soup with green onions and serve with garlic sour dough bread.
Editors Review
On the lookout for a healthy creamy soup recipe? Then this video is just the thing for you! Try this low fat recipe for a delicious leek and artichoke soup that is sure to put a smile on your face. Watch the video to know more!
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