Cheese and Leek Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 262 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup leek white part only
1 cup onion chopped
3/4 cup celery chopped
3 cups chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese cubed
1 cup sour cream
1 x salt and white pepper
1 each whipped cream optional
1 x onions green, chives, or parsley

Directions

Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat.

Add leek, onion and celery and cook until soft but not brown.

Stir occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Add broth and simmer 10 minutes.

Puree in batches in blender. Return to saucepan.

Mix cream cheese and sour cream in processor until smooth.

Add to soup and stir over low heat until heated through; do not boil.

Season with salt and pepper. Thin with whipping cream if desired. Serve.

Serves 8.

Garnish with green onion, chives or parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 195g
Amount per Serving
Calories 262 79% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g35%
 Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 281mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g3%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 6.0g12%
Vitamin A 20%  Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 8%  Iron 5%

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

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