Leek and Potato Soup

An old favourite

Leek and Potato Soup:

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
4 small leeks (800g), sliced thinly
4 medium potatoes (800g), chopped coarsely
2 litres vegetable stock
2 shallots, sliced thinly

Method:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan; cook garlic, thyme and leek, stirring, about 3 minutes or until leek softens. Add potato and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until potato is tender.

2. Blend or process leek mixture until smooth

3. Reheat soup; serve soup topped with onion


Serves: 4

Rating: 4