Leek and Potato Soup--Jamie Oliver

smellyvegetarian's Note:

Found this in an article about Jamie Oliver in the Jan/Feb 2010 Cooking Light, and I'm posting for safekeeping! Make this vegan by subbing in veggie broth!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 1 1/4 c ...

• 2 leeks (about 1 lb)
• 6 cups fat-free chicken broth (or veggie broth)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups onions , chopped (about 1 lb)
• 1 cup celery , chopped
• 1 cup carrot , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 cups potatoes , peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold recommended)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

1. Remove roots, outer leaves, and tops from leeks. Cut each in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2" slices. Immerse in cold water; swirl. Drain.
2. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
3. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add leek, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Partially cover, and cook 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. Add hot broth and potato; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until potato is tender. Stir in pepper and salt.
5. Serve chunky, or puree with an immersion blender.

Reviews

[Cookgirl]

The very first thing I did was cut the recipe way down to just two servings. I omitted
the yellow onions and made up the difference with extra leeks. Jaime's recipes are easy
to make and always a winner. I am also a fan of Yukons and went so far as to use unpeeled (potato peeling not my favorite cooking activity). Garnished with cracked black pepper and fresh parsley for a quick weeknight meal. I should note: the soup was prepped stove top then transferred to the slow cooker on LOW for about 3-4 hours. Reviewed for Veg Tag/Jan.

[magpie diner]

I was torn between a 4 & a 5 rating on this soup - ended up choosing 5 because, although very simple, that's the beauty of it. There is nothing competing with the onion/leek flavour - it's thick and creamy, a stick to your ribs type of soup (if you puree of course). Made it last night to enjoy today - and enjoying it I am. Thanks smellyveg! Made for Veg*n Swap Feb10.