Something to warm you on a winters night – you should be able to still find leaks in the market, make this soup to enjoy with some crusty bread.
Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Cost $1.40 per 250ml serve
Makes 2.5L soup- 10 serves Best Served fresh, could be frozen Season Autumn Ability Easy
Method
- Place the oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat, add the onion and sweat for 10 minutes without colour.
- Add the garlic, leeks and thyme, sweat down until leeks wilted, season with salt and pepper.
- Deglaze with lemon juice
- Add potatoes, stock and seasoning, bring to the boil and simmer, covered until potato is tender. Add cream and remove from heat.
- Blend (adjust consistency if required) and serve warm with shavings of parmesan, drizzle of cream and a warm roll??