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Leek and Potato Soup

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Leek and Potato Soup

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A classic soup with many options. Can be topped with a swirl of cream, a bit of grated cheese, crumbled crispy bacon or chopped parsley.
 

Ingredients

  • 750g / 1 lb 10 oz potatoes
  • 750g / 1 lb 10 oz leeks (untrimmed weight)
  • 25g / 1 oz butter
  • 1 litre / 1 3/4 pints chicken stock, vegetable Stock or water
  • Salt and pepper
  • Small bunch of flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Serves: 4 Preparation: 30 Cook Time: 30 Total Time: 60min whats this
 

Directions

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut into chunks and boil until just cooked. Drain and allow to steam.
  2. Meanwhile trim the tough ends from the leeks, cut in half lengthways, wash out any grit and slice thinly.
  3. Heat the butter and when sizzling, fry the leeks for about minutes until soft but not coloured.

 

Source: Terry Farris

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