Creamy Leek and Potato Soup

In case you haven't noticed, I'm a fan of soups....especially creamy, cheesy soups. So, here is another one!

Serves 8, about 2 cups per serving...3 WW smart points each.

2 large leeks (0)
1 cup seasoning blend (0)
about 8 baby portabella mushrooms sliced (0)
2 T. crushed garlic
5 T. real bacon bits (4)
4 laughing cow pepper jack wedges (4)
4 slices Kraft fat free American cheese slices (2)
3 cups Silk Cashew Milk (3)
10 cups Chicken Broth (3)
6 tsp. grated Parmesan Cheese (2)
1 bag Ore Ida steam and mash russet potatoes (4)
3 T. Cajun Seasoning
1 T. worcestershire sauce (1)
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 T. oregano
1 T. Mrs. Dash garlic & herb blend
additional seasoning to taste

Cut green tops off of leeks, cut root section off of bottoms and cut in half length ways, hold under running water and slightly pry apart in order to get them really clean, there's always lots of dirt and grit in between the outer layers. Once they are thoroughly cleaned, slice them, about 1/4" thickness. Clean and slice mushrooms. In a large pot, generously spray bottom with Pam and sauté leeks, bacon bits,  seasoning blend, mushrooms and garlic until vegetables are tender, add enough broth to just cover the vegetables then add your cheeses, cook slowly until cheese is melted and well incorporated. Add remaining ingredients, stir and cook on medium-low heat until the potatoes are tender. Adjust seasoning to suit your taste.  This soup is really good. It is even better the next day as it will thicken in the refrigerator overnight. Enjoy!

Leeks, mushrooms and seasoning blend ready to sauté.

I like to take easy route with things, of course you can use fresh potatoes, but I had these in the freezer and they required no peeling or preparation at all.

My favorite of the Laughing Cow flavors, I use it in sauces, as a spread on sandwiches and mixed in with canned green beans, it really kicks up the flavor of simple foods.

This is my power player! I use it in all my sauces and smoothies, at only 25 calories for a full cup, its just 1 point and 0 points for a half cup. Trust me on this one...get some!



This is the finished soup, it is very creamy in texture and delicious. Low points too!