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Chunky Potato Leek Soup

Name: Chunky Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Dash ground nutmeg; 5 cups diced potatoes; 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Apr. 16, 2022

My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. —Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri

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Ingredients

2 medium leeks, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground nutmeg
5 cups diced potatoes
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Directions

In a lightly greased nonstick skillet, cook leeks and onion for 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown; set aside.
In a large saucepan, cook flour and garlic powder in oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in potatoes and leek mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 193 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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