Creamy Vegetarian Leek Soup

Leeks are a member of the onion family and have been cultivated for thousands of years. They were prized by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for their flavor and medicinal properties.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Creamy Vegetarian Leek Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Leeks
• 300 gram Potatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash and chop the leeks.
2. Heat butter in a large pot and sauté the leeks and garlic until soft.
3. Peel and dice the potatoes, then add them to the pot.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
7. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
8. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.