Leek, Onion and Potato Soup

Submitted by Snowbunny Andorra

"One to warm the cockles in the winter. Great, filling, soup for lunchtime or as a starter in the evening. Stick it in a flask and take it to the country for sweet chestnut-picking expeditions!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large leeks, washed and sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 1⁄2 pints chicken stock
• 1⁄2 pint milk
• heavy cream (to taste)

directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2. Add leeks, onions and potatoes and stir.
3. Cover saucepan and sweat veg for 10-15 minutes.
4. Add stock and milk and bring to boil.
5. Replace lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Blend the soup and return to the saucepan.
7. Season and add cream to taste.

Reviews

[oriana63]

This is such a delicious recipe. Worked out beautifully.

 

[darrikk]

This recipe was fantastic - I made it for a dinner party. It was a great success with people asking me for the recipe. YUM!!!

 

[ChefDebs]

I doubled this recipe to serve at a dinner party for eight people.It was delicious and creamy. I did omit the milk , seasoned with salt and white pepper, and served by decorating with swhirled heavy cream and chopped cilantro. A very easy make ahead dish for a party, just rewarm and serve.