LaLaPaLeek Soup with Cheese

== Description ==
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup (½ stick) soy margarine
* 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
* 1 large garlic clove, minced
* 4 large potatoes (about 2¼ pounds), peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
* 2 large carrots, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
* 4 cups un-chicken or vegetable broth
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried
* ¾ cup soymilk
* 4 ounces Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese
* 1 cup grated soy cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
* chopped fresh parsley (optional)
* additional grated soy cheddar cheese (optional)
== Directions ==
# Melt soy margarine in heavy large pot over medium heat.
# Add leek and garlic; sauté until tender but not brown, about 4 minutes.
# Add potatoes and carrots; sauté 5 minutes longer.
# Add broth and dill; simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
# Remove from heat.
# Add soymilk to soup.
# Transfer half of soup to blender.
# Add cream cheese and blend until smooth.
# Return soup to pot.
# Add 1 cup grated soy cheddar cheese and stir over low heat.
# Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
# Transfer to large serving bowl.
# Garnish soup with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated soy cheddar cheese, if desired.
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