Leek and potato soup

Description

A smooth, creamy vegetable soup full of flavour. Serve with garlic couscous or cheese straws to accompany.

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
225g/8oz potatoes, cubed
2 medium leeks,sliced
1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock
150ml/5fl oz double cream or crème fraîche
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, potatoes and leeks. Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.
2. Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Season well and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
3. Whizz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth. Reheat in a clean pan, stir in the cream or crè Fraîhe, heat through and serve.

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• Double cream
• Black pepper
• Stock
• Salt
• Creme fraiche