Potato and Leek Soup

I have not been a big soup person over the years. However, lately I have been enjoying them during these cold evenings. A small cup of soup is enough for me, although a bowl and some crusty bread is a meal for the family.  This Potato and Leek Soup is a delicious winter soup and easy weeknight meal.

I made our soup in the Thermomix this time, but have made it in the past with the regular recipe below.

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Potato and Leek Soup

Serves:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20g butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 leeks, white section, halved, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1kg desiree potatoes, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1L chicken stock
• 750ml water
• 375g evaporated milk

Instructions

1. Heat oil and butter in saucepan over medium heat
2. Add leek, onion and garlic to pan, stirring until softened, approx 10 minutes
3. Add potato, stock and water and cover pan
4. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to the boil
5. Once boiling reduce heat to medium and cook partially covered for a further 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender
6. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
7. Using a stick blender, blend mixture in saucepan until smooth
8. Return back to medium-low heat, add in the milk and stir for 5 minutes
9. Season with salt and pepper

By Kat – The Organised Housewife

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