Creamy Potato And Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 large red potatoes, diced
• 3 small leeks or 1 large leek
• 1 carrot, diced
• fresh garlic
• 1 cup raw spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (i used nonfat)

Recipe

• 1 note: i did not actually measure any of these ingredients as i made the soup; adjust to taste. also, other vegetables could easily be added or substituted.
• 2 bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. add the diced potato and broccoli.
• 3 let boil for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
• 4 meanwhile, chop the leeks ( part only) and sauté them in some olive oil with the carrot and about a tablespoon of fresh minced garlic.
• 5 add the spinach and let it wilt.
• 6 when potatoes are done, add the sauteed vegetables, onion powder, and salt to the pot.
• 7 using an immersion blender, purée the mixture until smooth.
• 8 add the evaporated milk and stir inches.
• 9 adjust seasoning to taste.
• 10 serve garnished with sour cream and cheese, if desired.