Potato Leek Soup Recipe

This Potato Leek Soup Recipe is a versatile favorite. It is one of those easy soup recipes which can be served hot or cold.

Cold soup recipes: if you are wanting to serve this recipe chilled, allow it to cool to room temperature after cooking. Then place it in the refrigerator for about 6 hours before serving. It is good served with delicate Melba Toast.

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Melt the butter in a pot. Add the leeks and lightly fry until they are soft. Don't allow them to brown.
2. Add the potatoes and the chicken stock.
3. Cover the pot and cook for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
4. Blend the soup.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add between ½ and 1 cup cream according to how rich you like your soup.
7. Serve either hot or cold.