Leek And Potato Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 ounces butter
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 5 large leeks, sliced
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 2 pints vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 pint milk
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a large pan, add the bacon and fry it until it is just starting to color.
• 2 add the leeks and potatoes and stir until they are glistening.
• 3 add the stock and bay leaves, season and bring to a boil.
• 4 partly cover and simmer for 15 minutes until everything is cooked.
• 5 remove the bay leaves and then puree the soup in batches in a food processor or blender.
• 6 return to the pan and stir in the milk.
• 7 reheat gently and season to taste. add more stock or water if the soup seems to thick (this will depend on the size of your potatoes).
• 8 sprinkle with parsley to serve.