Leek and Potato Soup Base Recipe

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Leek and Potato Soup Base
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut off the coarse, green leaves on each leek up to the lightest green part;cut off the root.
  2. To clean leeks,cut them length-wise without cutting through the root end.
  3. Separate and fan out the leaves;place under running cold water to remove any grit.
  4. Shake off any water.
  5. Thinly slice crosswise.
  6. In a large saucepan, melt butter on medium heat and stir in leeks and onion.
  7. Cover and cook 10 minutes to *sweat* the vegetables without browning them,turning often.
  8. Add potatoes and stock;cover pot to simmer 30 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring often so that they do not stick to the bottom of the pot.
  9. Puree soup with an immersion blender or food processor.
  10. Divide mixture into containers, seal and freeze.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 297.7 Kcal (1246 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 4%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 9327.2mg 389%
Potassium 225.26mg 5%
Total Carbs 56.35g 19%
Sugars 3.39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 9%
Protein 1.59g 3%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 31.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.9 Kcal (845 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.95g 4%
Cholesterol 5.18mg 3%
Sodium 6325.67mg 389%
Potassium 152.77mg 5%
Total Carbs 38.22g 19%
Sugars 2.3g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 9%
Protein 1.08g 3%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 17%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 21.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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