I haven’t mentioned my Eat Less Meat Challenge lately, so thought it was time for a quick update…along with a recipe! The challenge is going very well! We’ve definitely been eating less meat overall and we are not feeling deprived one bit. I think knowing we can still eat meat occasionally really makes the whole challenge realistic for us, and we still feel like we’re making a difference. I’m so happy that I set this resolution and, for those of you who have joined along in the challenge, I hope you’re having an equally positive experience!
Last week I made Creamy Potato Leek soup, adapted from an Emeril Lagasse recipe. Our whole family enjoyed the soup, especially our 2 year old! The soup has a nice creamy texture without having to use cream. It’s a nice mild soup yet still full of flavor. I love leeks and pretty much love any soup that has them in the recipe. Without further ado…
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped, white and green parts
- 2 minced garlic cloves (I used my garlic press)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Appx 1½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a large pot. Add leeks, cook while stirring until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add vegetable broth and potatoes. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until potatoes are tender, ~30 minutes.
- Blend soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pot and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Makes 4-6 servings.
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I am glad the challenge is going well. The soup looks mighty tasty!
Great to hear your resolution is going well for you all.
and I think this is a recipe i can handle. all right! I love my Vitamix for blending soups- i feel so professional;-)
When we make this we add a little pork sausage and it tastes like Olive Gardens Zuppa Tuscana soup only much better.
ooooo, great additions!
This is so tasty. I had another recipe for Potatoe and Leek Soup but this takes less time, less ingredients and is tastier 🙂 Thanks for the recipe
you’re welcome! I’m really so happy that it was a good recipe for you – yay!