Low-Carb Leek Soup

Submitted by GrandBendJen

"This is a great recipe for those looking for an Atkins Phase 1 recipe, or for people looking to cut down on carbs. Easy to make and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 5 bowls
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large leek, green and white, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 3 cups water
• 1 bouillon cube
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 1⁄3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• optional

• salt
• pepper
• fresh herb

directions

1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.
2. Sautee leeks, onion and garlic until soft (approximately 5 minutes).
3. Add water, herbs (if desired) and bouillon.
4. Simmer on low for 30-40 minutes.
5. Puree with immersion blender or blender.
6. Mix in whipping cream, cheese, and salt and pepper (if desired).
7. Stir until melted.
8. Serve.

Reviews

[jacwallace63]

Delish ! I added red onion. Italian mixed herbs. Will be making this again. Thank you

 

[windhorse23]

I don't know what possessed me to make hot soup on the last day of June. I did have some leftover leeks I wanted to use up. Boy, did this smell wonderful while it was cooking, though. I really didn't change anything much about the recipe. I added some dill, which was fine. I also mixed several kinds of grated cheese, and I think it would have been better and had a bit more flavor with something like parmesan or very sharp cheddar. Nice recipe, Jen.

 

[Mlee021257]

Easy and great recipe