Thanks to the intermittent summer weather we have in the UK tonight was an opportunity to make a hearty bowl of leek and potato soup.  We saw some fresh leeks on offer at Sainsbury’s and decided to pick some up to make the soup.  Making it is not exactly rocket science but the soup tasted great and so we’ve decided to share it with you.

What do I need to make it?

• 2 leeks roughly sliced
• 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 carrot cut in pieces
• 2 sticks of celery cut
• 1 bunch of spring onion chopped
• 50 ml sour cream
• 2 vegetable stock cubes
• 30 gms of butter
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

How much will I make?

4 hearty bowls

How do I make it?

Heat pan with butter and olive oil.  Add the carrots, celery and spring onion first and allow the vegetables to sweat for five minutes before adding the leeks and potatoes.  Stir the vegetables for ten minutes before adding the stock cubes and about 1 litre of water.  Season with salt and pepper and allow to cook on low heat till done.  Blitz the ingredients to a puree and return to heat – add sour cream and switch off the heat.  Serve hot.