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Creamy Carrot and Leek Soup

By
Joy (CC-BY)
  • 2 lbs Carrots
  • 3 Large leeks
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves (1 tsp. dried)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 8 cups Low-sodium vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 cup Springy white wine, like Sauvignon Blanched
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or crème fraiche
  • Salt and pepper
  1. Trim the carrots and chop them into rough 1/2 inch chunks. Trim the root-end off the leeks and cut the white section into quarters. Slice across into small 1/2 inch pieces. (Save the greens for homemade stock.) Place the chopped leeks in a colander and rinse thoroughly–they are often sandy.
  2. Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter, carrots, leeks and garlic and saute for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  3. Then add the thyme, lemon zest, stock, wine, 1 tsp. salt, and pepper to taste. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir and cover again. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the soup looks murky and the carrots are soft.
  4. Ladle the soup into a high-powered blender. (You might have to do this in two batches.) Place the lid on the blender and open the top vent for steam. Puree until smooth. Then add the sour cream to the blender and puree again. Pour both batches back into the sauce pot and stir to blend. Serve warm.

Servings: 8

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Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 148.75
Calories From Fat (40%) 59.66
Calories From Protein (4%) 5.79
Calories From Carbs (43%) 64.11
Calories From Alcohol (13%) 19.18
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6.81g 10%
Saturated Fat 4.12g 21%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.70g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.43g
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g
Cholesterol 17.45mg 6%
Sodium 91.89mg 4%
Potassium 469.52mg 13%
Carbohydrates 16.86g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.93g 16%
Sugar 6.51g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 12.93g
Protein 1.97g 4%
Vitamin A 14417.86IU 288%
Vitamin C 12.56mg 21%
Calcium 74.70mg 7%
Iron 1.23mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.22IU 12%
Thiamin 0.10mg 7%
Riboflavin 0.08mg 5%
Niacin 1.29mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 13%
Folate 44.08µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1%
Pantothenic Acid 0.38mg 4%
Phosphorus 63.84mg 6%
Magnesium 27.62mg 7%
Zinc 0.39mg 3%
Copper 0.11mg 5%
Manganese 0.48mg 24%
Selenium 0.94µg 1%
Alcohol 2.74g
Caffeine 0.00mg
Water 161.88g

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