Lemon-Leek Vichyssoise

== Description ==
This divine soup is great for entertaining!
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet
* Prep Time: 35 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes | Total Time: 50 Minutes
* Servings: 16
== Ingredients ==
* 6 medium leeks
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 3 lb potatoes
* 3 cans chicken broth, reduced-sodium 
* 2 tsp lemon peel
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp white pepper
* 1 quarts buttermilk
* 8 oz sour cream, light or fat-free
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* lemon
== Directions ==
# In a 4- to 5-quart dutch oven, cook leeks in hot oil until tender.
# Remove about half of the leeks with a slotted spoon.
# Transfer to a small container; cover and chill.
# Add potatoes,broth, lemon peel, salt, and white pepper to leeks in dutch oven.
# Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
# Cover and simmer about * 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
# Cool slightly.
# In a blender or food processor, blend or process potato mixture in small batches until smooth.
# Transfer to a very large container.
# Stir in buttermilk.
# Cover and chill for 8 to 48 hours.
# Ladle into appetizer-size soup cups or bowls.
# In a small bowl, combine sour cream and lemon juice.
# Dollop a small spoonful of the sour cream mixture onto each serving.
# Top with chilled leek slices.
# If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* 115 Calories | 1g Saturated Fat | 329 mg Sodium | 2g Total Fat | 19g Carbs | 1g Dietary Fiber | 2 mg cholesterol | 5g Protein
* Exchanges: 1 starch | ½ fat
* Carb Choices: 1.5
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Category:Buttermilk Recipes
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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