Creamy Leek Soup Recipe

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Creamy Leek Soup
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  1. Wash sliced leeks in a large bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well in a colander.
  2. Cook leeks, onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper in 4 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, then add to onion mixture along with wine, stock, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in parsley and simmer soup, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and keep soup at a bare simmer.
  4. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 cups simmering stock (from soup), whisking vigorously (mixture will be thick), then whisk mixture into remaining soup and return to a simmer, whisking.
  5. Blend soup in 4 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), about 1 minute per batch, transferring to a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Reheat if necessary, then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until it almost forms soft peaks. Serve soup topped with cream.
  7. Cooks' note: Soup is best when made 1 to 3 days ahead (to allow flavors to develop); do not whip cream ahead. Chill soup, uncovered, until completely cooled, then cover. Reheat, thinning with water if necessary.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 565.47 Kcal (2368 kJ)
Calories from fat 321.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.75g 55%
Cholesterol 98.64mg 33%
Sodium 658.12mg 27%
Potassium 841.9mg 18%
Total Carbs 51.03g 17%
Sugars 15.28g 61%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g 29%
Protein 10.51g 21%
Vitamin C 53.6mg 89%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 213.7mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.18 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.64g 55%
Cholesterol 15.56mg 33%
Sodium 103.79mg 27%
Potassium 132.77mg 18%
Total Carbs 8.05g 17%
Sugars 2.41g 61%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 29%
Protein 1.66g 21%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 89%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 26%
Iron 0.9mg 32%
Calcium 33.7mg 21%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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