17th - Leek and Potato Soup

This meal is very easy to make, with only 4 ingredients. Although it takes a while to cook, you can do other things when it is. Great when you have a million things to do, as I always do.


Ingredients

• Leeks (3 large, washed and chopped)
• Butter (2oz)
• Potatoes (12oz, washed and diced)
• Chicken Stock Cubes (2)
• Boiling Water (850mL)

Method

1. Add half the butter and the leeks to a large pan
2. Cook for 10 mins on a low heat stirring occasionally
3. Add the potatoes
4. Add the stock cubes to the boiling water and mix well
5. Add the mixture to the pan and bring to the boil
6. Leave simmering for 30-40 mins, stirring every now and again
7. Either blend, mash or leave as whole chunks
8. Add the rest of the butter
9. Add salt and pepper to taste
10. Plate up

Photographs

Leeks cooking in the butter

Once everything has been added

The final product - not the most appealing looking but very tasty.

I made this originally as a starter but it was so filling that it done as a main meal. Have with crusty bread as an extra. 

Ease:          (9/10)

Look:           (5/10)

Taste:         (8/10)

Overall:       (22/30)

Laura xo