A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup that’s quick to make and full of flavour. Leeks are seasonal British vegetables that are versatile and delicious!
This recipe makes a delightful meal at any time of the year, and is perfect served withbread!
Skills Check
Follow a recipe; follow food safety & hygiene rules; tidy away; chop using bridge/claw technique safely; use a vegetable peeler safely;
use a jug to measure liquids; use the hob | blender (with adult supervision); season to taste.
Allergens*
Milk | May Contain Gluten & Celery
* (Please note the allergens listed are indicative only. Allergens vary depending on brand; check the labels on the products you use.)
Equipment
Knife, chopping board, vegetable peeler, saucepan, blender, measuring jug, wooden spoon, kettle.
Ingredients (serves 6):
- 1 large potato
- 2 leeks
- 1 onion
- 1L vegetable stock
- 150ml reduced fat creme fraiche
- Black pepper to taste
Method
- Peel and chop the potato into cubes. Chop the leeks and onions using the bridge/claw techniques safely.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, potatoes and leeks. Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.
- Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Blend with a hand blender until smooth
- Serve your soup, piping hot, and garnished with your choices of toppings.
So thinking about Leek and Potato Soup ...
Potatoes are a nutritious and filling starchy food; low in fat and a source of vitamin C and fibre.
Vegetables are so good for us! Low in fat, sugar and calories and high in vitamins and minerals.
Nutritional Information
| - | Energy | 394kJ / 94kcal | 5% |
| Med | Fat | 4.2g | 6% |
| Med | Saturates | 2.6g | 13% |
| Low | Sugars | 3.3g | 4% |
| Med | Salt | 0.73g | 12% |
per 119g serving
% of an adult's reference intake
Typical values per 100g: Energy Energy 331kJ /79kcal
Notes
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