4 leek soup not low Recipes

potatoes, peeled and cubed (i usually do a combo of russet and yukon gold), chicken broth, bacon, leeks , mostly white parts, sliced and rinsed well, heavy cream

light margarine (i use a healthier margarine with no tfas or hydrogenation), low sodium chicken broth , without msg, leeks , slice into thin coins, throwing out woody green parts (can substitute with an onion or a bunch of green onions, but do not substitute with garlic!), precooked specialty sausage, in bite size pieces (i use roasted red bell pepper chicken sausage, unless i m making clam chowder, then i use a lb of), potatoes, cut into small cubes (so they cook fast ), salt, vegetables (i use fresh broccoli, chopped into oblivion, but you can use frozen corn, frozen peas or a mixture,), evaporated skim milk (you can substitute for evap. whole milk if fat is not an issue), warm water, salt and pepper, instant mashed potatoes (more for thicker)

ready made tomato soup (not condensed ), silken tofu, crumbled or 8 -10 oz chickpeas, drained, leeks or 1 onion, chopped, tomatoes, sliced into wedges, sugar (optional), fresh parsley, chopped (or cut with scissors), fresh sage, garlic powder, pepper , to taste, low fat half-and-half or 1 cup fat-free half-and-half, parmesan cheese, for garnish