Creamy Potato Leek Soup Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 , diced | |
| Leeks | 2 , washed and white part chopped | |
| Clove garlic | 2 , diced | |
| All purpose flour | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Potatoes | 3 , peeled and chopped | |
| Chicken broth | 8 Cup (128 tbs) | |
| Bay leaf | 2 | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Heavy cream | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 725 Calories from Fat 451
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51 g78.9%
Saturated Fat 31.7 g158.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 180.5 mg60.2%
Sodium 1776.5 mg74%
Total Carbohydrates 60 g20.2%
Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27.6%
Sugars 10.5 g
Protein 11 g21.5%
Vitamin A 86.5% Vitamin C 84.2%
Calcium 20% Iron 26.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
2. Add the onion and leeks. Saute until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add the flour and mix thoroughly to make a roux.
4. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, bay leaves, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaves and using a blender puree the soup in batches.
6. Return to the stock pot and add the cream. Return to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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