Simply Recipes Ham, Potato And Leek Soup Recipes Recipe

Total time: 50 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 37g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Simply Recipes Ham, Potato And Leek Soup Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 37g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 45%. At 1038mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Simply Recipes Ham, Potato And Leek Soup Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 435 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 375
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 63mg
Sodium: 1038mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 76mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 1054mg Vitamin A: 101mcg
Vitamin C: 17mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
  • 4 cups chicken broth*
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 cups ham, diced
  • 1/4 cup cream or half and half (optional)
  • salt
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chives or dill, chopped

Instructions

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