Creamy Mushroom Leek Soup (south Beach Diet Phase 2)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium leeks, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
• 1 lb mushroom, sliced
• 3 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. add leeks, garlic, thyme and salt and cayenne. cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 7 minutes.
• 2 stir in flour, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• 3 add mushrooms, and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• 4 transfer half the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. return soup to pan, add sour cream and stir to combine. return to a simmer and adjust seasonings. serve hot.