4 low leek adjustable Recipes

leeks, white parts, rinsed and chopped (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, minced, butternut squash , roasted and without skin, buttercup squash , roasted and without skin, bay leaf, sea salt (may adjust depending on if using suggested broth) or 3/4 tsp kosher salt (may adjust depending on if using suggested broth), chicken broth (low sodium if using canned ), shelled raw squash (optional) or 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, coarsely chopped (optional), olive oil (optional)

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)

new potatoes, sliced celery, sliced leeks, chicken stock, puree every 1 1/4 cups of leftover vegetable and stock mixture with 1/4 cup low fat yogurt. if you have less vegetables and stock, adjust the amount of yogurt acordingly. add a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt to taste. chill before serving with a garnish of chopped chives for scallion greens