Sweet Potato and Leek Soup
Nutrition
Calories: 200 kcalCarbohydrates: 19 gProtein: 11 gFat: 16 gSaturated Fat: 11 gCholesterol: 36 mgSodium: 804 mgFiber: 5 gSugar: 8 gVitamin A: 9.675 IUCalcium: 47 mgIron: 7 mg
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 whole leeks white part only roots removed, medium diced, and well rinsed
- 4 cups sweet potatoes medium diced
- 3 quarts chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sweat the leeks in the butter over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, cook briefly, then add the chicken stock. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Transfer about one-third of the soup, along with the leeks and potatoes, and purée in a food processor. Return this to the remainder of the soup, add the cream, and season to taste.