Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup
Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup blends tender red new potatoes and sweet, mellow leeks in a creamy chicken-broth base. Butter and milk add a rich, velvety texture while simple seasoning lets the vegetables shine; it’s especially good topped with crisp bacon. Serve on a cool evening for a cozy dinner or as a comforting starter for a family meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. At the same time, sauté the leeks in butter until they turn translucent.
- 2
Once the potatoes are cooked, peel them while still hot and cut into bite-sized pieces. Transfer the potatoes to a stock pot with the chicken broth and leeks. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then take off the heat and stir in the milk. Serve right away.
- Calories 140.69 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.42 g Low Source
- Carbs 19.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.86 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.05 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 13.6 mg Low Source
- Sodium 694.85 mg High
- Fiber 2.08 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.39 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 98.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source
- Potassium 140.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 38.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 16.91 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.67 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Red Potatoes, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 140.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Red Potatoes, Butter, Chicken Broth, Cut Leeks, Milk. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 140.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Leek and Red Potato Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
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