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 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 flowerets
2 c. skim (I used 2%) milk
In a soup pot, melt butter. Mix in leeks, cover the 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 minutes 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 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. The soup should be thick.
Mix in broccoli and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve in ample-sized 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.
That does sound good!
That was my all time favorite soup growing up. If someone is on a special diet and doesn’t use flour, you can make a cornstarch slurry. I am allergic to onions, but I can eat leeks. Now to find some hearty bread for dipping !