Potato and Leek Soup


Course : Soups
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


6 Cup leeks chopped (white part and light green rinsed carefully part only)

1 Cup diced celery

4 Cup peeled and cubed potatoes

1 teaspoon virgin olive oil

6 Cup water

3 Cup uncooked long-grain white or basmati rice

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 dash white wine vinegar (optional)

1/2 Cup watercress for garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


In large pot over medium heat, saute leeks, celery, and potatoes in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes (add water 1 Tbsp. at a time if sticking occurs). Add water, rice, white pepper, dill and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until rice is cooked and potatoes are very soft, about 15 minutes. Puree soup, 2 to 3 cups at a time in blender or food processor until smooth. Return mixture to the pot. Stir in vinegar, if using. Add watercress 5 minutes before serving.

 

Nutritional Information:

1934 Calories (kcal); 216g Total Fat; (98% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 147mg Sodium


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