When cooler weather appears, nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of potato soup. Leek and potato soup is a classic and so simple to cook.
Sometimes the simplest meals turn out to be the best, and the ones we make most often because they’re so easy to make.
The recipe includes good-for-you veggies, is flavoursome, and is a spoonful of the dreamiest, creamiest texture.
With only a handful of ingredients needed, you only have to follow three steps before this delicious dish is ready.
This recipe comes from BBC Food and the description reads: “A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup that’s ready in 15 minutes and full of flavour. Make it into a meal with plenty of bread and butter.”
Ingredients
One tablespoon vegetable oil
One onion, sliced
225g potatoes, cubed
Two medium leeks, sliced
1.2 litres vegetable stock
150ml double cream or creme fraiche
Salt and black pepper
Method
Start by heating the oil in a large pan and add in the onions, potatoes and leeks. Cook this all for three to four minutes over a medium heat until the vegetables start to soften.
When frying the vegetables take care to ensure you don’t burn the leeks and onions as it will make your soup slightly bitter.
They should be gently softened as this is how you bring out all of their natural sweetness.
It’s best to use either floury or all-purpose potatoes for this recipe. Waxy potatoes are harder to blend to a smooth silky consistency.
The big bags of “cheap potatoes” sold in supermarkets are “great for this recipe”.
Next, add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil before seasoning with salt and pepper. Leave this to simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Blitz this all together with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth.
Reheat in a clean pan, stir in the cream or creme fraiche. Heat through and serve.
Switch the cream for low-fat creme fraiche to make this soup a bit lighter. For those who have opted to use low-fat creme fraiche, add this after defrosting.
This leek and potato soup will keep in the fridge for up to three days, but it also freezes really well.
If you want to spruce up this recipe, try adding a garnish of chopped parsley, crispy fried bacon or chorizo. Parmesan croutons are also delicious.
