Dom's Leek and potato soup recipe

Dom's Leek and potato soup recipe is the perfect soup to make at any time of year, but it might be at its best when it's cold and wet outside and you need something hearty to warm you up.

This easy to make potato and leek soup recipe was created for our staff recipe book by Deakin University student dietitian Dom. This home made potato and leek soup tastes great, meaning the kids will likely eat it.

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Potato and leek soup: nutrition

Nutrition per 440g Serve:
Energy: 639 kJ
Protein: 5.3 g
Fat: 5.5 g
Saturated fat: 2.9 g
Carbohydrate: 17.9 g
Sodium: 564 mg

Ingredients:

1 tsp olive oil
1 brown onion, halved, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 medium (about 700 g) Desiree potatoes or Pontiac potatoes, peeled, cut into 2 cm cubes
2 leeks, pale section only,washed, dried, thinly sliced
1.25 mL (5 cups) reduced salt vegetable stock
125 m l(1/2 cup) carnation milk (by using carnation cooking milk you will get almost all the nutrients of milk, with the consistency and mouth taste of cream)
2 table spoons finely chopped fresh chives

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, stirring for 3 minutes or until the onion softens. Add the potato and leek and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until leek softens.

potato and leek soup recipe preparation onion and garlic

potato and leek soup recipe preparation onion and garlic

2. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and gently boil, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potato is soft. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.

4. Transfer one-third of the potato mixture to the jug of a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a clean sauce pan. Repeat in 2 more batches with the remaining potato mixture. Alternatively, use a stick blender to blend in the saucepan.

5. Place the soup over medium heat. Add the milk and stir to combine. Continue for 5 minutes or until hot.

Your potato and leek soup is now ready to serve. You can taste and season with salt and pepper

What to pair with your potato and leek soup

1. Healthy dips that don't contain additives: Make your own deliciously healthy dip

2. Mexican inspired healthy fritters: Black bean and zucchini fritters are simple, quick and easy to make

3. Dietitian approved healthy and delicious lasagna: Perfect for the colder months, perfect for families and perfect fussy eater

For desert

Try these healthy banana pancakes: Banana, vanilla and cinnamon healthy pancakes recipe

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