Smoky Yukon Gold Potato Chowder

Ingredients

2 large leeks, white and light green parts only

1 tbsp (15 mL) salted butter

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3   garlic cloves, pressed

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) smoked paprika

2 lbs (1 kg) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced (see Cook’s Tip)

4 cups (1 L) unsalted chicken stock

1 can (14.5 oz or 398 mL) no-salt-added Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 2% milk

3 oz (90 g) extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarsely ground black pepper

6 tbsp (90 mL) reduced-fat sour cream

 Snipped fresh chives and additional smoked paprika (optional)

Directions

1

 

Cut leeks in half lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. Place into 4qt Stainless Mixing Bowl and swish in cold water to remove dirt. Drain leeks using medium Stainless Mesh Collander .

 

2

 

Melt butter in 8qt. Stockpot over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, pressed garlic and paprika to Stockpot; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add stock; cook, covered, 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender, stirring occasionally. Add beans; cook 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Remove Stockpot from heat; cool 5 minutes.

 

3

 

Carefully ladle one-third of the potato mixture into blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour blended potato mixture into 6qt. Stainless Mixer . Repeat with remaining potato mixture.

 

4

 

Return blended potato mixture to Stockpot; stir in milk. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until simmering. Stir in cheese, salt and black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish each serving with sour cream, chives and additional paprika, if desired.

Yield:

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6 servings of 1 1/2 cups soup and 1 tbsp sour cream

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 320, Calories from Fat 90, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Total Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugars 7 g, Protein 15 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving:

3 starch, 1 medium-fat meat (3 carb)

Cook's Tips:

Yukon gold potatoes have a skin and flesh that ranges from buttery yellow to golden in color. These boiling potatoes have a moist and succulent texture and are suited for baking, mashing and roasting.