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Leek & Potato Soup

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Servings: 4
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Calories: 268
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Meal Tags: Dinner, Lunch, Make-ahead, One-pot, Soup
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Dietary Tags: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 leeks, rinsed and sliced, white and light green parts only
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 white potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and celery and cook until they begin to soften, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the potatoes and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a traditional blender. If using a traditional blender, remember:
• Only fill your blender 1/3 full.
• Remove the centre insert in the lid of your blender to allow hot air to escape.
• Cover 3/4 of the hole with a kitchen towel to avoid splashes.
Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
**CAUTION: Use extreme caution when blending hot liquids in a traditional blender.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.