Leek & Potato Soup

A smooth, comforting soup of sweet leeks and floury potatoes, finished with cream and chives.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 40g butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 large leeks, sliced and washed
  • 400g floury potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 800ml vegetable stock
  • 100ml double cream
  • 2 tbsp snipped fresh chives
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan over a low heat and add the onion and leeks.

  2. Cover and sweat for 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until soft but not coloured.

  3. Add the potatoes and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

  4. Blend until smooth, then stir in the cream and season with salt and white pepper.

  5. Reheat gently and serve scattered with the chives.