Leeks & Spinach

One of my own inventions - a delicious combination of two very special vegetables.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  large leeks
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2⁄3 cup  chicken stock or 2⁄3 cup  beef stock
•  nutmeg
•  salt
• 1  bunch spinach

Directions

1. Trim the leeks, leaving only the white and pale green parts.
2. Slice them in half lenthwise, then in short slices crosswise.
3. Wash them again and drain them well.
4. In a large skillet, saute the leeks in the butter until they soften and begin to fall apart, then stir in the flour.
5. Add the stock and season lightly with salt and nutmeg stirring well.
6. Simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, wash the spinach and pick it over.
8. Drain it well and chop it finely.
9. Add the spinach to the leeks and simmer for a further 5 minutes, stirring to ensure the spinach is evenly cooked.