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Leek and potato soup in soup maker

Flossie
Velvety and creamy, this leek and potato soup recipe is a breeze to make using a handy soup maker, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
saute 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, dinner ideas, Main Course
Cuisine british
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium-sized leeks
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 medium to large red potatoes (or
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon Zest and juice
  • 2 to 3 tbsp of sour cream or crème fraîche
  • 2 tbsp flat parsley, chopped to garnish

Instructions
 

Prep the leeks, onions and potatoes

  • Trim the leeks, discarding some of the tough dark green parts and the tops, and chop them roughly. Rinse thoroughly to remove any dirt.
  • Peel and chop the onion (medium dice).
  • Peel and cube the potatoes.

Sauté the aliums (onions and leeks)

  • If your soup maker has a sauté function, add olive oil to the soup maker and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
  • Add the leeks and cook until they're soft and aromatic. This takes around 3-5 minutes.
  • You can always sauté the onions and leeks on the stove in a frying pan.
  • Be careful not to burn them, you want them soft and creamy not brown, but a few golden caramelised bits will be wonderfully tasty!

Add potatoes and simmer

  • Dice the potatoes into larger-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Stir in salt and pepper, letting the flavors mingle.
  • Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables and let it simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender. In the soup maker this takes around 15-20 minutes. (On the stove it will take around the same amount of time).

Zest and Zing

  • Grate the zest of the lemon directly into the pot for a burst of citrusy goodness. Squeeze in the lemon juice for that extra zing.

Blend the soup

  • Use a soup maker to blend the ingredients into creamy perfection. If you don't have a soup maker, a regular or stick blender will do the trick.

Finishing Touch

  • Stir in sour cream for that luxurious creaminess. Garnish with fresh flat parsley, and and you are ready to slurp up!

Video

Notes

Please take care with blending hot liquids!
Taste the soup if you need to add seasoning to perfection, nobody wants bland soups!
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