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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 45 minsServings:8 servings

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:4 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 45 mins

Servings:8 servings

Servings:

8 servings

the ingredients to make the Creamy Leek Soup

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3poundsYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped6cupsthinly slicedleeks, well rinsed, white and light green parts only1large stalkcelery, finely chopped4cupsreduced-sodium vegetable brothorno-chicken broth2tablespoonsunsalted butter3medium clovesgarlic, finely chopped2bay leaves1teaspoonfinely choppedfresh thyme3/4teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonground pepper1cupheavy cream1/2cupgarlic-and-herb Boursin3/4cupseasonedcroutons, roughly crumbled2tablespoonsfinely chopped freshchives2tablespoonsfresh dill

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Ingredients

3poundsYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped

6cupsthinly slicedleeks, well rinsed, white and light green parts only

1large stalkcelery, finely chopped

4cupsreduced-sodium vegetable brothorno-chicken broth

2tablespoonsunsalted butter

3medium clovesgarlic, finely chopped

2bay leaves

1teaspoonfinely choppedfresh thyme

3/4teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspoonground pepper

1cupheavy cream

1/2cupgarlic-and-herb Boursin

3/4cupseasonedcroutons, roughly crumbled

2tablespoonsfinely chopped freshchives

2tablespoonsfresh dill

Directions

Combine potatoes, leeks, celery, broth, butter, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 4 hours on High or 9 hours on Low.

a step to make the Creamy Leek Soup

Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in cream and Boursin. Cover and cook on High until the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture to reach desired consistency.

a step to make the Creamy Leek Soup

Divide the soup among 8 shallow bowls. Top each with 1 1/2 tablespoons crumbled croutons, 3/4 teaspoon chives and 3/4 teaspoon dill.

a step to make the Creamy Leek Soup

Equipment6-quart slow cooker

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker

Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1 1/2 cupsCalories 377, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 13g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 43g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 6g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 446mg, Potassium 236mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cupsCalories 377, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 13g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 43g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 6g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 446mg, Potassium 236mg

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories 377, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 13g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 43g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 6g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 446mg, Potassium 236mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023

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