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Quick leek and potato soup
Recipe by:
Ita
This is a thick, pureed comforting leek and potato soup that I make quite often during the colder months!
Ready in 30 mins
Saved by 91 cook(s)
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 whole leek, including dark green tops, sliced and thoroughly washed
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 chicken or vegetable stock cubes
- 1 litre water
- freshly ground black pepper to serve
- cream to serve (optional)
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Preparation method
Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins1.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. (This prevents the butter from burning.)
2.
Stir in the sliced potatoes and cook gently over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until they are slightly cooked and golden coloured.
3.
Stir in the sliced leeks; pour in the water and add the stock cubes.
4.
Bring to the boil, the reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
5.
Remove from heat. Use a hand held immersion blender to puree the soup.
6.
Serve with a swirl of cream and a twist of black pepper.
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Last updated:
17 Dec 2012
Reviews & comments
Easy
I loved the simplicity of this recipe but it was lacking in seasoning. I think a little salt and pepper would be a great addition.
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31 Mar 2012
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I have never made a Leek soup before, and this was pretty good! It was very easy to make, but I do think it needed a bit more flavoring! I definitely will make again, with a few more seasonings.
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29 Mar 2012
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This really could have benefited from a bit of seasoning along the way beyond the cracked pepper at the end. Maybe some cream but a stir of Greek Yogurt did improve it dramatically. Will try it again with a twist or two.
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12 Mar 2012
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Very tasty and easy to make. My wife and I give it a big thumbs up!
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30 Dec 2011
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I've not made leek potato soup for some time so l used this reciepe to help me. This is really quick and easy with hardly any washing up as you can do it all in one pan, l used my wok. Tasted great!
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06 Oct 2011
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This soup is so easy to make and delicious! Its freezes well too, ive frozen leftover portions before and taken them into work for lunch. Lovely recipe!
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23 Mar 2011
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Made this soup for lunch and like it says, quick and easy!! Tasty and filling. I added a little freshly chopped parsley and s & p. Will definitely make this again. Thanks Ita.
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24 Aug 2010
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