July 24, 2007
potato and leek soup recipe
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks (the white and pale green part only), chopped
4 cups vege stock
1 cup hot water
3 medium potatos
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat.
Add leeks and onion, cook until soft (do not brown).
Stir in stock and water.
Add potatoes and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Puree soup with a hand held blender or processor.
Other things to know.
Add 1/4 cup of cream once cooked.
Add 1 cup of milk once cooked (do not add 1 cup of water if using milk).
Use 4 potatoes for a thicker soup.
Salt and pepper to taste.
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July 24th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
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July 24th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
Yum! I used to make this quite a lot, but always was careful to call it potato soup because leeks are a “weird” vegetable that certain fussy people don’t eat :)