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Dilled Potato-Leek Soup

Name: Dilled Potato-Leek Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-3/4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only); 1 celery rib, chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 2 cups chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups cubed peeled Yukon Gold potatoes; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; Herb potato chips and finely shredded leeks, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

3-3/4 cups

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

“It’s your ‘leeky day,’” writes Agnes Ward of Stratford, Ontario. “This smooth, comforting soup is scrumptious and always gets rave reviews.”

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Ingredients

1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled Yukon Gold potatoes
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Herb potato chips and finely shredded leeks, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute leeks and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, carrot, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly.
Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Whisk a small amount of soup into buttermilk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add dill; heat through (do not boil). Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 133 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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