Leek and Lima Bean Soup With Bacon Recipe

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Leek and Lima Bean Soup With Bacon
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Directions:

  1. Fry the bacon in a large saucepan over med heat until crisp; remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan.
  2. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  3. Add leeks to drippings in pan; stir/saute 7 minutes or until tender; stir in beans, broth, and water; bring to a boil.
  4. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes or until beans are tender.
  5. Place half of the bean mixture in a blender.
  6. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape), secure lid on blender.
  7. Place a clean dishtowel over opening in blender (to prevent spills), and process until smooth.
  8. Pour pureed bean mixture into a large bowl.
  9. Repeat procedure with remaining bean mixture.
  10. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  11. Ladle about 1 cup of soup into individual bowls (8); top each serving with 1 tablespoon onions, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and about 1 teaspoon bacon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 447.6 Kcal (1874 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.41g 13%
Cholesterol 11.96mg 4%
Sodium 379.85mg 16%
Potassium 1520.17mg 32%
Total Carbs 70.8g 24%
Sugars 9.31g 37%
Dietary Fiber 21.76g 87%
Protein 25.26g 51%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 6.6mg 36%
Calcium 145.3mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 146.88 Kcal (615 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 13%
Cholesterol 3.92mg 4%
Sodium 124.64mg 16%
Potassium 498.83mg 32%
Total Carbs 23.23g 24%
Sugars 3.05g 37%
Dietary Fiber 7.14g 87%
Protein 8.29g 51%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8%
Iron 2.2mg 36%
Calcium 47.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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