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Easy Potato-Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

1 1/2 lb Leeks, cleaned and sliced

-thin, including 1" of green -top 2 md Onions, peeled and quartered

9 c Chicken broth or stock

3 1/4 lb Baking potatoes, peeled and

-cubed 1/2 ts Black pepper

Put the leeks, onions and broth in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover. Simmer for 25 minutes. Add the potatoes; return to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Process in a blender until smooth. Stir in the pepper. TO SERVE AFTER FREEZING: Thaw as recommended. Reheat slowly, covered. Serves 12-14. Per 1 cup serving: 154 calories, 6 grams protein, 30.5 grams carbohydrates, 2.8 grams fiber, 1 gram fat (0 grams saturated), 510 milligrams sodium.

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