Leek and potato soup

One can use both the white and green parts of the leek in this recipe. The classic winter soup loved by all age groups.

Leek and potato soup

SERVES

8

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

10

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

20

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 50g (2oz) butter

  • 450g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into ÂĽ inch (5mm) dice

  • 110g (4oz) onion, peeled and cut into ÂĽ inch (5mm) dice

  • 450g (1lb) white parts of the leeks, sliced (save the green tops for another soup or vegetable stock)

  • salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 850ml– 1.2 litre (1 ½ - 2 pints) light chicken stock 

  • 125ml (4 ½ fl oz) cream

  • 125ml (4 ½ fl oz) milk

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