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Leek & Potato Soup

Name: Leek & Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 6 - 8 Serves
Ingredients: 50g butter; 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 medium potatoes (500g), peeled and diced; 3 cups liquid vegetable or chicken stock; ¼ cup sour cream or crème fraiche; 2 rashers streaky bacon, cooked (optional); 1 Tbsp chopped chives

This easy potato and leek soup is perfect on a chilly winter’s day! Just let it simmer away for a delicious homemade soup - it's comfort in a bowl!

Makes 6 - 8 Serves

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Easy

Ingredients

50g butter

2 leeks, trimmed and sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

4 medium potatoes (500g), peeled and diced

3 cups liquid vegetable or chicken stock

¼ cup sour cream or crème fraiche

2 rashers streaky bacon, cooked (optional)

1 Tbsp chopped chives

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Average Quantity per Serving

Nutrition information is calculated using a recipe analysis program and is subject to variations you may make to the ingredients or cooking method. This nutrition information is intended as a guide only and excludes serving suggestions and swaps you may make.

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INGREDIENTS

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Method

Step 1

Heat the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the leeks and garlic until very soft. Add the potatoes and stock to the saucepan and simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat. When cooled, pour into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Season the soup with salt and ground white pepper.

Step 3

Return to heat and heat gently until piping hot. Pour the soup into bowls to serve. Finish with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraiche and a sprinkle of diced streaky bacon (if using) and chopped chives.