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6 servings
suggest servings
| 4 | cups | chicken broth | or broth |
| 1 | tablespoon | olive oil | |
| 4 | cups | leeks | white part only, carefully washed and chopped |
| 1 | teaspoon | garlic | minced |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | red pepper flakes | ground |
| 2 | cups | potatoes | cut into 1/2 inch cubes, white |
| 1 | cup | sweet potatoes, or yams | cut into 1/2 inch cubes |
| 1 | teaspoon | curry powder | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | garlic powder | |
| 1 | pinch | turmeric | to taste |
| 1 | x | mint sprigs | |
| 1 | tablespoon | lemon juice | |
| 1 | x | sweet red bell pepper | or green, and yellow, finely chopped, for garnish |
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the leeks, garlic, and red pepper and sauté until the leeks are translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Add white and sweet potatos, and return to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the potatos are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool slightly.
Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth and return to the pot.
Bring the puree to a simmer, then reduce the heat.
Stir in the curry powder, garlic powder, turmeric, lemon juice, and mint.
Simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes until the flavors have mingled.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped peppers.
Serves 6.
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 4.0g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1.0g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 255mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.0g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 12% |
| Sugars 7.0g | |
| Protein 6.0g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 150% | Vitamin C | 29% | |
| Calcium | 6% | Iron | 12% |
* 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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