low-carb creamy leek soup
I wanted something warm and filling--yet different--for lunch on my low-carb diet. I had one leek left in my crisper that needed to be used before it wilted, so I whipped up this recipe, not realizing how delicious it would taste. It's now a favorite!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - leek, cleaned and sliced into thin rings
- 1 - green onion, cleaned and sliced
- 1/2 - celery stalk, thinly sliced
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 32 ounces carton of chicken broth (i like college inn)
- 14 ounces can of beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
How To Make low-carb creamy leek soup
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Step 1Clean leek and trim tough ends and roots. Slice into thin ringlets. Add sliced leek, sliced green onion and thinly sliced celery (1/2 stalk) into a medium-sized pot. Pour chicken broth and beef broth over all. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. When vegetables are tender, remove pot from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. Serve immediately. Yum-E!
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Category:
Cream Soups
Category:
Vegetable Soup
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#fast
Keyword:
#dinner
Keyword:
#low-carb
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Stove Top
Diet:
Low Carb
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