Potato, Leek and Nettles Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups leeks (white and pale green portion chopped)
3 cups baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cups nettles (loosely packed)
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 -3 tbsp chives (chopped )

Directions:

In soup pot, heat butter over low heat. Add leeks, cover and cook 10 minutes until tender.
Add potatoes and 3 cups water. Cover pot and simmer 15 minutes, until tender.
Add nettles & cook 5 minutes until tender & wilted (push under liquid). Blend in food processor until as smooth.
Return nettles to pot and stir in half & half. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Bring soup back to high heat just short of boiling (do not boil).
Stir in most of onions or chives.
Transfer to individual bowls, sprinkle with remaining onions or chives & serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	216.12 Kcal (905 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.76g	9%
Cholesterol	18.72mg	6%
Sodium	63.18mg	3%
Potassium	306.43mg	7%
Total Carbs	35.78g	12%
Sugars	1.21g	5%
Dietary Fiber	7.15g	29%
Protein	6g	12%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	391.5mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.09 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.27g	9%
Cholesterol	7.37mg	6%
Sodium	24.87mg	3%
Potassium	120.65mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.09g	12%
Sugars	0.48g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.82g	29%
Protein	2.36g	12%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	154.2mg	39%

* 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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