Description
A hearty winter favourite
Ingredients
Scale
4 x large leeks finely sliced
1 x medium finely chopped onion
2 x medium peeled and diced potatoes
50g light margarine
850ml vegetable stock
275 ml skimmed milk
chopped chives or watercress, salt and freshly milled black pepper
Instructions
- Gently melt the margarine in a large, thick based, saucepan
- Add the leeks, onions and potatoes, stirring with a wooden spoon so that they get a nice coating of margarine
- Season with salt and pepper
- Cover and let the vegetables sweat over a very low heat for about 15 minutes
- Add the stock and milk and bring to the boil
- Cover and let the soup simmer very gently for a further 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft
- Leave to cool a little first
- Hand blend down to desired consistency
- Reheat gently, tasting to check the seasoning
- Add a bunch of chopped chives or watercress for a peppery kick!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
Nutrition
- Calories: 190