Danny's Potato Leek Soup

This simple soup is hearty and creamy; serve it alongside a salad or meat dish.

From: Andrea Beaman

Show: Fed Up!

Ingredients

2 leeks, cleaned and chopped (use both white and green parts)

2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled

5-6 cups water or chicken stock

1 teaspoon sea salt

a few pinches of freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons scallions, diced

Preparation

Level: Easy

Servings: 4 servings

Cook Time: 30 min

Ready In: 30 min

Put leeks, garlic, diced potato, chicken stock and sea salt into a soup pot. Bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce flame to medium and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potato is soft.

Remove vegetables and puree in a food processor. Add back to soup and simmer for another minute to blend flavors.

Garnish individual bowls with scallions and freshly ground black pepper.

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