So I’ve got another idea for you to steal.  I can’t take credit for this one.  This is totally my hubby’s creation – a Will Original!  Will’s got a skill that I’ve never had – just making up total deliciousness as he goes in the kitchen.  And, seeing has he’s the Head Chef in our house with my playing moderate Sous Chef role, I probably won’t be honing that skill anytime soon.  But how can I care?  I’m constantly spoiled with tasty goodness.

Since Will and I have epitomized the phrase “fat and happy” here during our first year of marriage, we resolved to curb our caloric intake and boost our caloric burn in 2010.  We started early and have kept daily calories way down from our norms AND we’ve been to the gym for 5 consecutive days in a row!!  WOOTS all around!

Here’s what Will whipped up for our lunch today (plus the kitchen notes he took as he worked) … Potato Leek Soup with Turkey Meatballs.  It was warm and comforting on a cold day without being fattening.

Per serving this soup lays down just 210 calories, 2.25g fat (0g saturated fat), 19.75g carbohydrates, and a whopping 31.75g protein.  Say hello to a soon-to-be-skinny idea thief.

Will’s Potato Leek Soup with Turkey Meatballs

1 lb. 99% fat free ground turkey
4 cups chicken stock (one 32 oz. container)
1 leek, chopped
1 onion, diced & divided in half
2 potatoes, peeled & diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
cracked pepper, to taste

Combine 1/2 the olive oil, 1/2 the onion, 2 cloves of garlic, curry powder, onion powder, garlic salt, salt and pepper in a saute pan.  Heat over medium heat until onions become translucent.  Remove from heat and combine with ground turkey in a mixing bowl.  Meanwhile, add remaining olive oil, leeks, potatoes, remaining garlic, and the other half of the onion to a dutch oven.  Saute until onions and leeks are tender.  Add chicken stock and simmer until potatoes become tender.  Form into meatballs and drop into the soup mixture.  Continue to simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

Delicious!  Way to go, smart hubby of mine!