Comforting Leek and Potato Soup
What is the most affirming sign that I'm finally on a break from everything that stresses me out? I'm cooking up a storm! I am basically cooking each and every recipe that has been on my mind since the last time I had time to cook. Sometimes those might be just a thing or two. Sometimes I might have a whole cookbook in my head, waiting to be explored. I think this time we are in the cookbook domain, and this is perfectly fine!
The leek and potato soup is one of those dishes that you can practically hear whispering words of comfort. It tastes like home in a spoon, it smells like the safety of your mother's hug. It is one of those recipes that scares away bad weather, bad news, nasty cold and everything in between. And it's crazy simple, which just adds to it's charm and making it the perfect soup for any day in England!
Ingredients:
- 2 medium leeks, peeled from their most outer layer, sliced
- 5-6 large potatoes, peeled and cut to medium pieces
- 80g butter
- 800ml vegetable stock
- 200g grated cheddar
- 300 ml milk
- salt and pepper
How To:
- In a large pot melt the butter. Add the leeks and cook until soft and transparent.
- Add the chopped potatoes, stir well and cook for few minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock and bring to boil. Simmer until the potatoes are boiled and soft.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Add the milk and blend together until the soup is lump-free. If needed add more milk to make the soup more liquid-y
- Stir in the cheddar and make sure it has melted completely. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with toasted bread.
P.S. Some people like to add some fried bacon on top of the soup. Mr.Boyfriend is one of them and swears that this adds great flavour to the soup!
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