Leek & potato soup
A perfect winter warmer.
2 medium white onions
2 large leeks
3 or 4 large potatoes
1 pint chicken stock
1/2 pint milk
50g butter
1 pack or garlic and herb cream cheese
Method:
1. Roughly chop the onions and leeks after thoroughly cleaning. Place the butter into a large pan and melt over a medium heat. Add the chops onions and cook until transparent. Add the leeks and cook for a further 5-10mins.
2. Peel and evenly chop the potatoes and add to the the pan with the chicken stock. Bring to the boil then allow to simmer for about 35mins. Make sure the potatoes are cooked through.
3. Use a hand blender to blend the contents of the pan until smooth. Add the milk and cheese then season with salt and loads of freshly milled black pepper.
4. Garnish with some fresh herbs (parsley, chives etc) and a splash of cream or sour cream.
A perfect winter warmer.
2 medium white onions
2 large leeks
3 or 4 large potatoes
1 pint chicken stock
1/2 pint milk
50g butter
1 pack or garlic and herb cream cheese
Method:
1. Roughly chop the onions and leeks after thoroughly cleaning. Place the butter into a large pan and melt over a medium heat. Add the chops onions and cook until transparent. Add the leeks and cook for a further 5-10mins.
2. Peel and evenly chop the potatoes and add to the the pan with the chicken stock. Bring to the boil then allow to simmer for about 35mins. Make sure the potatoes are cooked through.
3. Use a hand blender to blend the contents of the pan until smooth. Add the milk and cheese then season with salt and loads of freshly milled black pepper.
4. Garnish with some fresh herbs (parsley, chives etc) and a splash of cream or sour cream.
