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Leek and Potato Soup

A hearty winter classic, this soup is full of chunky vegetables.

Serves 4

Difficulty
Easy
Preparation Time
Less than 10 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Ingredients for  4  Servings

  • 350g
    Potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2
    Leeks, washed and chopped
  • 1
    Small onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 900ml
    Vegetable stock
  • 50g
    Butter
  • -
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • To Garnish

  • -
    Fresh parsley, chopped

Approximate Times

  • Preparation :
    Less than 10 minutes
  • Cooking :
    30 minutes to 1 hour

Method

  1. Heat 25g of the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the leeks and onion and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until they are softened but not browned.
  2. Add the potatoes to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes, then add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
  3. Season to taste and remove the pan from the heat. Dice and stir in the remaining butter. Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

If you prefer a smooth version, press the soup through a sieve and finish with crème fraîche.

Don't use a food processor to purée this soup as it gives the pototoes a gluey consistancy. Let the potatoes crumble and disintegrate naturally, the consistancy will be thicker the longer you leave them.