For those of you that attended our Winter Warmer lunch at the end of January here is the recipe of that soup somewhat scaled down to make a more sensible quantity.

Winter Warmer Lunch – Leek and Potato Soup.

Will serve 4 to 6 people

Preparation and cooking time: 45 to 60 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 10oz or 280g Prepared and thinly sliced  Leeks
• 8oz or 224g  Peeled and cubed Potatoes
• 1/2  diced Onion
• 1/2oz or 14g Butter
• 1/4 tablespoon cooking oil
• 3/4 pint or 426ml Vegetable stock made with 1 stock cube
• 1/4 pint or 140ml Milk
• Pinch of Nutmeg
• Salt and Pepper to season as required

Method:

• Sautee leeks and onion in the butter and oil until soft and translucent.
• Add all the rest of the ingredients apart from the milk.
• Bring to the boil and then simmer for about 30 mins until the potato is soft and cooked.
• Add the milk and cook for a further 3 to 4 mins.
• Cool the soup.
• Blitz with a stick blender or puree in a liquidizer or food processor.
• Add seasoning if needed.
• Serve with a thick slice of your favourite bread.