🥔 Leek and Potato Soup
This one’s pure comfort in a bowl - hearty, satisfying, and full of flavour. It’s a perfect midweek dinner or freezer-friendly meal for those chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 leek sliced
- 4 potatoes peeled & diced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter extra
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 cups milk
- grated cheese to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan, add leek, and fry until soft.
- Add potatoes and chicken stock, then simmer until cooked.
- In a separate pan, melt extra butter, stir in cornflour, and slowly add milk until thickened. Add cheese to create a cheese sauce.
- Stir cheese sauce into soup and blend until smooth.
Notes
Serving tip: Top with shredded cheese, chives, or crispy bacon bits.