I love veggie, but somehow I really hate creamy mushroom, asparagus or broccoli soup. Aaack...... That earthy, complicated taste is so revolting!
But leek is different. It has a 'simple' and crisp flavour, sometimes a tinge of spiceness, like mild flavoured onions. And so I tried different leek soup recipes : creamy; red ( with tomatoes); clear consommé and I landed with one I think is extremely easy to prepare, and brings out the essence of leek.
Make good use of your blenders!
Ingredient:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
225g/8oz potatoes, cubed
2 medium leeks,sliced
1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock
150ml/5fl oz double cream or crème fraîche
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
Method:
- 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. Season well and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Whizz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth. Reheat in a clean pan, stir in the cream or crème fraîche, heat through and serve.
Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/leekandpotatosoup_1920
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