Spicy Potato Soup

Submitted by English_Rose

"A substantial winter soup by Gary Rhodes that packs a bit of a punch. Recipe from Gary Rhodes Time to Eat."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1⁄2 ounce butter
• 1 large onion
• 1 tablespoon curry powder, more if you like
• 2 large baking potatoes, cut into roughly 1/2in cubes
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 2 teaspoons mango chutney (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaf (optional)

directions

1. Warm the oil and butter together in a saucepan and add the chopped onion.
2. Cover with a lid and cook over a medium heat for a few mins before adding the curry powder.
3. Add the potato and continue to cook for a further 5-10 minutes
4. Pour the milk and water over the potatoes, then sprinkle in the vegetable stock cube.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 mins until the potatoes are completely tender.
6. Season with a pinch of salt and blitz in a blender until smooth.
7. For a slightly sweet touch, add the mango chutney, a teaspoon at a time to suit your taste, liquidizing until smooth.
8. Divide the soup into bowls, finishing with the cilantro leaves if you have them.