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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (593g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

Calories 386
Calories from Fat 166 (43%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 18.5g 28%
Saturated Fat 10.8g 54%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 1267mg 52%
Potassium 1255mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 44.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 11.7g 23%

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Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Recipe #11209 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: Lorraine
Aug 29, 2001

The idea for the recipe came from a soup I had at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. It is easy to prepare, but tastes gourmet!

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring broth to a boil and reduce to medium.
  2. 2
    Add leeks, potatoes, and onion.
  3. 3
    Simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add seasonings and cream.
  5. 5
    Simmer 5 minutes more.
  6. 6
    Slightly mash with a potatoe masher to desired consistency.
  7. 7
    Serve with salad and crusty bread.
  8. 8
    A snap to make, but tastes gourmet!

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From: curiousngeorge

On Jun 18, 2009

This was easy to make and tasted delicious! I skipped the thyme and used fresh minced garlic instead of powder. Also, instead of chicken broth I substituted vegetable broth mix (from Penzey's). You can't go wrong with this recipe.

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  • From: Potluck

    On Jun 8, 2009

    I didnt follow recipe exactly..I used 3 1-2c-4 cups broth,5 unpeeled potatoes,3/4 tsp pepper,1 tsp salt,3/4 tsp thyme,a mix of evaporated milk and cream,2oz cream cheese..OMG this was good.The best potato soup I have tried thus far......Served with fresh vienna bread #211153...

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  • From: Kat

    On Feb 8, 2002

    I made it with 3/4 cup 2% evaporated milk (instead of cream), didn't add the extra salt, and it turned out great.

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    From: Mille® ™

    On Dec 10, 2001

    This ranks among my very favourite soups!! I made a bunch of it and froze it in 1- and 2-serving portions. To cut down on the sodium content, I used salt substitute instead of salt, and I used homemade chicken stock (almost sodium-free) instead of store-bought cans.

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