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Spinach, Leek, and Potato Soup





Yields
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)




Total Time
30 mins

Time: 30 minutes. The venerable vichyssoise, but without cream and with spinach--making it a beautiful electric green and good for your waistline.

Spinach, Leek, and Potato Soup




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
 1 pound leeks
 2 tablespoons butter
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
 1 large (12 oz.) Yukon Gold potato, peeled and chopped
 1 pound spinach, roots and stems discarded
 1 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  About 1 cup croutons
Step 1
1

Slice leeks crosswise and immerse in a large bowl of water to rinse off dirt; lift out to a colander, leaving dirt behind, and rinse again in fresh water if necessary. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add leeks and salt and cook until limp, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and potato. Bring to a boil, covered; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced, 10 to 15 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

Step 2
2

Purée in a blender, in batches if necessary, holding lid down with a towel. Pour back into saucepan and thin with more broth if you like; reheat until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Divide soup between 4 serving bowls and top each with about 1/4 cup croutons.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 198Calories from Fat 30
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.7g11%

Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 2001mg84%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.