Leek and Potato Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 large leeks white and green parts thinly sliced
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 small garlic cloves. minced
- 1 Knob of butter for frying
- 550 gm Potatoes. peeled and chopped into chunks
- 700 ml chicken or veg stock hot
- 4 tbsp cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped chives to garnish
Accompaniment
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Method
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In a large saucepan ,melt the butter and add the leeks,onions ,and garlic.
Fry gently for a few minutes until softened, but dont allow to brown.
Remove from heat and add the chopped potatoes, and the hot stock
Return to heat and bring to the boil.Turn down the heat put a lid on the saucepan and allow to simmer until all the vegatables are very soft.This will be about 30mins.Stir occasionally to prevent the veg sticking to the pan.
Remove from heat and allow to cool down enough to be able to blend with a stick blender or food processor. Take care when using a stick blender as soup can spray up.
Stir in cream and season to taste
If the soup is too thick ,add more water.
Return to heat and serve with garnish of chopped chives.
Chef's Tips
For a change I sometimes add a teaspoon of ready made English mustard to the soup and mix in.
Try it in a small bowlfull first, incase you dont like it.
little effort needed for a very tasty soup,will do again
lovely, just made this with my son - really tasty family meal.
This recipe was ok. Though I prefer not
to have cream in mine. I think it's too rich like that.
The garlic is a good idea. Otherwise leek and potato soup can be a little dull.