Fresh Herb, Potato and Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lb russet potatoes, peeled , cut into 1-inch pieces
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 cups water
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives or green onion tops
2 tbsp minced fresh basil or 2 tsp dried, crumbled
1 tbsp minced fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dillweed
hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco)
chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Directions:

Bring first 8 ingredients to boil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are very tender and soup thickens slightly, about 1 hour. Transfer 2 cups of soup to blender and puree. Return puree to pot. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before continuing.)
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped chives and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	153.86 Kcal (644 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.82g	4%
Cholesterol	6.8mg	2%
Sodium	265.2mg	11%
Potassium	680.97mg	14%
Total Carbs	27.28g	9%
Sugars	2.05g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.88g	12%
Protein	4.89g	10%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	21%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	51.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	51.31 Kcal (215 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.94g	4%
Cholesterol	2.27mg	2%
Sodium	88.44mg	11%
Potassium	227.1mg	14%
Total Carbs	9.1g	9%
Sugars	0.68g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	12%
Protein	1.63g	10%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	21%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	17.3mg	5%

* 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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savory
bitter
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