Creamy Spinach & Potato Soup Recipe

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My three boys love this recipe and I even send it in their school lunches! I sometimes add ham for a meat option or sprinkle with chopped bacon pieces. —Amy Samuel, North Pole, Alaska

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Creamy Spinach & Potato Soup Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

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Ingredients

6 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash 2 cups potatoes; set aside.
In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in oil until tender. Whisk the flour, bouillon granules and broth until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in mashed potatoes. Add spinach, salt, pepper and remaining potatoes; cook just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 224 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 433 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Spinach & Potato Soup in Healthy Cooking April/May 2012, p61

Learn about Leeks

A member of the onion family, leeks resemble oversize green onions, with wide green leaves, a fat white stalk and roots at the bulb end. Yet, the flavor of leeks is very subtle. Buy leeks with crisp, brightly colored leaves and an unblemished white stalk. Leeks that are larger than 1-1/2 inches in diameter will be less tender. Refrigerate leeks in a plastic bag for up to 5 days. Before using, cut off the roots. Trim the tough leaf ends. Slit the leek from end to end and wash thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt trapped between the leaf layers. Chop or slice the white portion to use in a variety of recipes.