⏱ 30 min totalClassic Potato Leek Soup
Per 1 serving · 361 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5g6% of calories
- Carbs23g29% of calories
- Fat23g65% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Classic Potato Leek Soup (361 g) has 305 calories, with 5 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (32% DV), Vitamin C (23% DV) and Vitamin K (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 46%, 69% and 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A32%
- Vitamin C23%
- Vitamin K24%
- Vitamin B625%
- Iron23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)11%
- Potassium10%
- Phosphorus14%
- Copper12%
- Manganese16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium46%
- Saturated fat69%
- Cholesterol27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup Leeks
½ cup, diced Potato
¾ cup Vegetable broth
¼ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream
¼ tsp, leaves Thyme- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
Directions
- 1
Rinse the sliced leeks thoroughly in cool water to remove any grit. Add the leeks, diced potatoes, and vegetable broth to a large pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. If using a countertop blender, work in batches with the lid vented, then return the soup to the pot.
- 4
Stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, and salt. Warm gently over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes; do not boil.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and, if desired, garnish with a small pinch of thyme.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (361 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 284 μg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 29 μg | 24% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 44 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 24 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 79 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 484 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 96 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 495 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 243 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 12 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 305 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Classic Potato Leek Soup?
One serving of Classic Potato Leek Soup (1 serving) has 305 calories, which works out to 85 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Classic Potato Leek Soup high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Classic Potato Leek Soup keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Classic Potato Leek Soup?
1047 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Classic Potato Leek Soup?
4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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