Healthy Leek and Potato Soup

THE GESTATIONAL DIABETIC

This healthy leek and potato soup is delicious, comforting, nutrition-packed, and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time:  10 Min

COOK Time: 20 Min

Ingredients

– Potatoes  – Leeks – Cauliflower – Garlic – Thyme  – Parsley – Broth  – Heavy Cream

PEEL AND CHOP

Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Rinse and set aside. Chop the cauliflower. Measure 4 cups, rinse, and set aside.

1

CUT

Heat a pot on medium-low heat. Cut leeks where the white portion turns green, and cut the roots off. Discard the greens and roots.

2

SLICE

Slice the white leeks in half, then chop into half-moons. Rinse in a colander while breaking apart by hand, then set aside.

3

ADD

When the pot is hot, add the butter and allow it to coat the surface; then add the garlic and leeks. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

4

COOK

Add potatoes, cauliflower, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley flakes, and ½ cup of broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

5

TRANSFER

Transfer half the contents of the pot to a high-power blender. Add 1 cup of broth, and ¼ cup of heavy cream.

6

BLEND 

Blend, starting on low and slowly increasing speed until well blended. Transfer to a bowl.

7

SERVE

Repeat for the remaining soup contents in the pot. Combine with the first batch and stir. Ready to serve.

8

Bread bun

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