Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Artichoke, Leek, and Potato Soup

Inspired by Recipe Source's Potato, Artichoke and Leek Soup

Difficulty: Super Easy
Speed: Typical Weeknight



INGREDIENTS:

1 onion, diced
1-2 leeks, sliced in half and then chopped
minced garlic to taste
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil for sauteeing

4 c vegetable broth
2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2-4 potatoes, peeled and diced
thyme to taste
1-1/2 c almond milk
dash of Cholula or other hot sauce



1. In medium soup pot, sautee onion and leeks on low in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, salt and pepper.

2. Add broth, artichoke hearts, potatoes, and thyme and simmer until the potatoes are ready.

3. Add almond milk and dash of hot sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.

4. Blend soup in blender or with stick hand blender until smooth. Garnish with dried parsley and serve with crusty bread.



Serves 8 (serving size: 1 bowlful)

NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving):
101 calories (17 calories from fat)
2 g fat
15 mg sodium
2.75 g protein

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