Low-Calorie Leek and Potato Soup
A low-calorie leek and potato soup perfect for the 5:2 diet or any other restricted calorie diet. Can be vegetarian or vegan depending on the stock used
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Potato
- 4 Medium Leeks
- 1 Small Brown Onion
- 750 ml Chicken or Vegetable stock
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Creme Fraiche to serve
- 1 tsp Butter
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potato into 1cm chunks
- Trim the leeks, slice in half along the length and clean, then slice into roughly 2cm pieces. Rinse thoroughly
- Peel and dice the onion finely
- Melt the butter in a large heavy-based pan and add the onion. Soften over a low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the leeks and soften for a further 5 minutes
- Add the potato and stock. Season with a little salt and pepper
- Bring the mixture to simmering point and cook for 25 minutes until the potato is soft and the leeks are cooked through
- At this stage, you can blitz the mixture to make a smooth soup if you like.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve with a dollop of creme fraiche
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal