Chipotle Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Chipotle Leek and Potato Soup Recipe). A spicy version of this classic soup. The smokiness of the adobo sauce and the bite of the chile balance the savory flavors of the potato and cream. Cumin and white pepper finish off this cozy soup. Best enjoyed next to a fire with a glass of red wine. Serve piping hot topped with sour cream and croutons or cheese and onion rings!

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 1hr4 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr39 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chipotle Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

2 large leeks

white and light green parts

chopped

or more to taste

salt to taste

1 red bell pepper

diced

4 cloves garlic

minced

or more to taste

1 chipotle pepper in adobo

minced

or more to taste

1 pinch ground cumin

or to taste

1 pinch dried thyme

or to taste

white pepper to taste

4 cups vegetable broth

3 Yukon Gold potatoes

diced

½ cup milk

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks and salt; cook stirring often until very soft about 20 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chipotle pepper cumin thyme and white pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Stir vegetable broth and potatoes into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer soup stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender about 30 minutes. Stir in milk and cream. Remove from heat and let cool slightly 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Puree soup with an immersion blender to desired smoothness. Simmer until heated through about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Chipotle Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 384.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 48.8g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 6.8g 27%

Sugars: 9.9g

Fat: 18.7g 29%

Saturated Fat: 11.2g 56%

Cholesterol: 53.3mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 3828.7IU 77%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 79.7mg 133%

Folate: 90.6mcg 23%

Calcium: 147.4mg 15%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 68.4mg 24%

Potassium: 949.4mg 27%

Sodium: 561.1mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 168.5

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.