Leek Potato Soup
Get to the root of the season with this tummy warming starter soup.
What you'll need:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 pound red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cups low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup plain whole yogurt
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
- Add leeks, onion, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until leeks
are just golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes and broth; bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about
10 minutes.
- Mix in tarragon.
- Stir in cream and yogurt.
- Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
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Bright Idea: Shave off some of the calories by subbing
lowfat or nonfat yogurt and non-dairy creamer! |
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