Sweet Potato Leek Soup With Fresh Spinach Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Leek Soup With Fresh Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only; 8 cups 1/2-inch diced, peeled sweet potatoes, stored in water; 3 cups 1/-inch diced, peeled yams, stored in water; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 12 twists freshly ground pepper; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 8 cups water or vegetable stock; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; thinly sliced scallions and fresh cilantro leave for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
8 cups 1/2-inch diced, peeled sweet potatoes, stored in water
3 cups 1/-inch diced, peeled yams, stored in water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 twists freshly ground pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
8 cups water or vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
thinly sliced scallions and fresh cilantro leave for garnish

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["1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced leeks. Drain the diced sweet potatoes and yams and add them to the pot.", "2. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a dozen twists of freshly ground pepper. Stir in the thyme and bay leaves. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "3. Stir in the stock or water. Bring the soup to a boil. If using bouillon paste, add it now. Lower the heat so the soup simmers, partially covered, for 20 minutes. The sweet potatoes and yams will be quite tender.", "4. Use a blender to puree one-fourth of the soup until very smooth and creamy. Return the puree to the pot. Adjust the salt to taste.", "5. Just before serving, swirl in the fresh spinach until wilted,", "6. Serve Sweet Potato Leek Soup with Fresh Spinach garnished with thinly sliced scallions and leaves of fresh cilantro."]

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only, 8 cups 1/2-inch diced, peeled sweet potatoes, stored in water, 3 cups 1/-inch diced, peeled yams, stored in water, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Leek Soup With Fresh Spinach falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Leek Soup With Fresh Spinach

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