Name: Purple Potato-Leek Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 8 leeks (, white part only, cut into 1/2-in. pieces); 1-2 shallots (, thinly sliced); 20 small purple potatoes (, cut in half); 4 Tbsp. 4th & Heart Ghee Butter; 2 garlic cloves; 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cups Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk; Pinch nutmeg; Salt & pepper; Chives (, to garnish); Olive oil (, to garnish); Sliced raw or pickled radishes ( , to garnish)

It’s been a harsh winter. Bring some vibrancy back into your life with this edible masterpiece. Soups, which are extremely popular this time of year, often lack in color. If you’re becoming bored of 50 shades of beige, then it’s time to branch outside of your comfort zone and go bold! This savory purple soup is garnished with pretty-in-pink beets to excite both your eyes and your taste buds!

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Purple Potato-Leek Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Chill Time 10 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 383 kcal

Ingredients

8 leeks , white part only, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
1-2 shallots , thinly sliced
20 small purple potatoes , cut in half
4 Tbsp. 4th & Heart Ghee Butter
2 garlic cloves
8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
Pinch nutmeg
Salt & pepper
Chives , to garnish
Olive oil , to garnish
Sliced raw or pickled radishes , to garnish

Instructions

In large pot, melt ghee. Add leeks, shallots and garlic until sweating and translucent translucent; about 5 minutes.
Add 8 cups stock to pot (or less depending on how thick you like your soup). Add potatoes and cook 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring stock to boil for 2 minutes, then reduce to simmer. Cool until potatoes are tender (about 30 minutes). Note: To test potatoes, pierce with paring knife. If there is no resistance, they’re ready.
Add coconut milk and stir. Transfer soup to high-speed blender or use hand blender to combine until smooth. Once blended, transfer to refrigerator.
Once chilled, season to taste and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped chives, sliced radish or any other toppings you desire.

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Nutrition Facts

Purple Potato-Leek Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 10g50%

Cholesterol 40mg13%

Sodium 605mg25%

Potassium 741mg21%

Carbohydrates 58g19%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 3215IU64%

Vitamin C 41mg50%

Calcium 119mg12%

Iron 4.6mg26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.