Almond and Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium leek, cleaned and squared
2 stalks celery & leaves, minced
6 cups chicken broth, unsalted
1 cup blanched almond
salt
fresh ground pepper
heavy cream ( optional) or half and half milk (optional)

Directions:

Heat 5 cups of clear broth in a saucepan, adding blanched almonds; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
While broth and almonds are cooking, carefully clean the leeks: cut off the stemmy bottoms and the dark green leaves, so you end up with white and light green parts only (dirt can get in between the leaves, so wash them out well); cut leeks in quarters, then into about 1-inch squares.
Heat butter and oil in heavy wide saucepan or saute pan.
Add leeks, celery (not the greens yet, though), salt, pepper, and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
Add one cup of broth and bring to boil; lower heat, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, about 10 minutes or until leeks are tender.
After almonds have been simmered in the broth, puree them well in a blender or food processor until smooth; return to the saucepan with cooked leeks to reheat.
Add the celery greens (they'll stay a nice lighter green color, adding them at this time) and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Just before serving, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream to each serving if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.36 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.98g	29%
Cholesterol	10.18mg	3%
Sodium	885.25mg	37%
Potassium	430.56mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.31g	2%
Sugars	2.23g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	13%
Protein	5.63g	11%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	31%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	89.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.2 Kcal (306 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.28g	29%
Cholesterol	3.37mg	3%
Sodium	292.74mg	37%
Potassium	142.38mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.42g	2%
Sugars	0.74g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	13%
Protein	1.86g	11%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	31%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	29.6mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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