Ingredients
1/2 lb potatoes
1 pt cold water
1 medium leek
1 garlic clove
1/2 medium onion
1/4 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp yeast extract
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp caraway seed
1 celery stalk
Directions
Peel and cube the potatoes Place in a large bowl with the cold water
Leave to one side Top and tail the leeks, then slice into chunks Wash
in a bowl of cold water, drain and rinse Leave to drain in a colander
Finely chop the onion Saute the garlic and onions in a large deep
saucepan in the oil until tender. Add the potatoes and the water they
have been sitting in. Increase the heat bringing the liquid to a
rolling boil Add the yeast extract Stir well, reduce heat and add the
leeks, black pepper, bay leaves and caraway seed. Stir well for 1-2
minutes Add the celery to the soup and simmer for a further 15
minutes. Serve hot.
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Potato; Soup; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Chunky Leek & Potato Soup recipe.
