Name: Garlic Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/2 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix; 4 large leeks (about 2 lb.), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, cubed (about 4 cups); 1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) water; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

10 Review(s)

40 Min(s)

10 Min(s) Prep

30 Min(s) Cook

Healthy Living

This leek and potato soup gets its delicious garlicky flavor from a seasoned dressing mix. Sprinkle with chives just before serving for maximum appeal.

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

1/2 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix

4 large leeks (about 2 lb.), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

4 large russet potatoes, peeled, cubed (about 4 cups)

1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) water

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 cup milk

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Let's Make It

Heat 1/4 cup of the dressing in large stockpot on medium heat. Add leeks; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper; cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Cool 10 min.

Add leek mixture, in batches, to blender; cover. Blend until pureed. Return to stockpot.

Stir in milk and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; cook on medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Easy Cleanup

To quickly clean your blender, fill the container half-full with hot water. Add a few drops of liquid dish soap, then cover. Blend on high speed 30 sec. Pour wash water out and rinse with fresh hot water.

Tip 2

Nutrition Bonus

You'd never guess that this creamy soup is low in fat. As a bonus, the leeks are a good source of vitamin A.

Nutrition

Calories

150

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g

Saturated Fat 0.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol less than 5mg

Sodium 470mg

20%

Total Carbohydrates 28g

10%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 6g

12%

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

25%

Vitamin C

15%

Calcium

Iron

10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.