I think we all look for a really easy meal once in a while. One that is fast to cook, good for us and super low calorie too. We are big fans of most of the NFL. I needed something that would be nourishing and could be served on a tv tray so we could see all the games. One of my all-time favorite recipes is
113 Calorie – Broccoli, Potato, Leek Soup
This recipe is especially easy and calls for ingredients that you will probably have on hand all the time, the best thing is that it is delicious and low calorie at the same time. Only 113 calories for a 1c. portion. Perfect.
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. sliced leeks ( white part ) Note: Onion can be used but leeks have a better flavor
2 tbsp. unbleached white flour
4 c. hot water
4 c. peeled and diced potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
2 c. broccoli flowerettes
2 c. skim (I used 2%) milk
In a soup pot, melt butter. Mix in leeks, cover pot and cook slowly until leeks are soft. Blend in flour and cook for a few seconds. Remove pot from heat. Add 1/2 c. of the hot water and blend thoroughly. Add the remaining hot water, potatoes, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer partially covered, for about 40 minute or until potatoes are tender. While the potatoes are cooking, steam the broccoli until it is tender. Set aside. Use a potato masher to break up the chunks of potatoes when they are soft. Make sure they still have some chunks and texture. Add 1 c. of the milk and blend well, slowly add the second c of milk 1/4 at a time. Do not add so much milk that the soup becomes too thin. Soup should be thick.
Mix in broccoli, adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve in ample size bowls topped with bacon bits, chives or green onions and shredded cheese.
So filling and soooooooo good. Perfect for those tv nights and so good for you.
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this looks so yummy, Marty. When the weather gets chilly I love a warm bowl of soup!
I adore potato leek soup, Marty – the addition of broccoli sounds great! Every year I try to grow leeks, and every year I fail….not sure why, but I keep trying!
I think you will love this soup. We’ve tried to grow leeks too and they didn’t turn out good for us either. Your garden is always amazing though.
It looks great. Thanks for sharing the recipe too!
I love potato soup with leeks. For those who are lactose intolerant, my mom made a cornstarch slurry for the potato soup. She also added dried beef from the little glass jars. I am allergic to onions. but I can eat leeks. Add a big uncut loaf of Italian or potato bread and we are happy campers.
I chose your broccoli potato leek soup as a feature for Best of the Weekend link party. Stop by and check it out tomorrow!
Thank you so much for the fabulous feature. I am so honored. Marty