Cream of Leek Soup Recipe

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Cream of Leek Soup
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Directions:

  1. Cut leeks into 1/4-in. slices. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute leeks and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Add milk and cream; heat through. Garnish with chives. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.11 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.28g 10%
Cholesterol 18.45mg 6%
Sodium 665.72mg 28%
Potassium 382.31mg 8%
Total Carbs 19.62g 7%
Sugars 5.64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 4.06g 8%
Vitamin C 22.5mg 38%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 136.3mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 48.71 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.96g 10%
Cholesterol 5.76mg 6%
Sodium 207.72mg 28%
Potassium 119.29mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.12g 7%
Sugars 1.76g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 7%
Protein 1.27g 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 38%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 42.5mg 14%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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