Eat healthy for less – Leek and potato soup

Time: 1 hour

Serves 4

This classic potato and leek soup is super simple to make and ready in just half an hour. It’s perfect for a comforting lunch, served with plenty of crusty bread . 167 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • 600g leeks, trimmed and very finely sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 litres vegetable or chicken stock
  • 150ml single cream

Method

Melt a knob of butter in a large pan with a little olive oil, add all the leek except a handful and stir. Cook gently until the leek is very soft, this will take about 10 minutes. Add the potatoes, season well then add the stock and bring to a simmer and cook until the potato is soft. Whizz everything with a blender until smooth. Add the cream and season again if it needs it. If the soup is very thick, let it down with a little water, stock or milk. Keep warm.

Heat 1cm oil in a small pan, add the remaining leek and cook until it frizzles. Lift out and drain. Serve the soup and add some frizzled leek to the top.