Potato and Leak Soup

This potato and leak recipe is meant to serve 4, but not 4 large servings – it is also one of the simplest of these recipes. When I was a sudent I would make more and just put the leftovers in the fridge for next days lunch or diner.

Ingredients

• 1 Large leak
• 2 large potatoes, peal and chop finely
• vegetable stock
• 2 tbs cream
• 1oz of butter
• salt and pepper to season

Wash the leak completely and cut off the fine roots leaving as much of the leak to eat as possible. Slice the leak thinly and lightly fry in the butter for about five minutes in a large saucepan.

Once the leaks are lightly fried add the vegetable stock and the potatoes. Bring to the boil and then let simmer for about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and liquidise. Add salt and pepper to season to your own taste.

Before serving reheat the soup and stir in the cream. Great on a winter night when the rain is pouring outside.