Potato & Leek Soup (Guest Recipe)
If there is a bigger fan of Chocolate after me in our family it is Flovie Martins. But, the calories in the chocolate settle very differently on me compared to her.
She is genetically blessed in this case. 😃
Flovie is a Brand Communications Evangelist.
Outside work she loves doodling, pencil sketching, music, gardening, cooking and random photography.  A multi-faceted personality, soft-spoken, kind-hearted and always striving for perfection.
She loves travelling and has visited 15+ countries. She firmly believes” travelling exposes you to different cultures where one learns to appreciate many things in life – relevant to your personal and professional life.”
Flovie has sent us a wonderfully simple and healthy recipe for the winter days ahead.
Leeks are a part of onion family. They are much larger compared to green onions (scallions) They improve digestion and promote weight loss. Leeks are also great in fighting infections.
So let’s take a quick look at this super easy recipe.
Potato & Leek Soup
Ingredients :
- 2 Leeks
- 2 Potatoes (medium-sized)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- A pinch Black pepper
- ½ tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- Salt to taste
- Chopped coriander for garnish
- 1 tbsp cream
- 1 tbsp grated cheese cheddar or parmesan
- Crushed pepper for garnish
- A few slices of leeks chopped (garnish)
Method :
- Wash the leeks thoroughly and chop them.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the finely chopped garlic
- Then add the chopped leek and saute.
- Add pepper and red chilli powder as per taste.
- Chop potatoes into small pieces and add to the mix.
- Now to this add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil
- Add some chopped coriander leaves
- Cover and cook till done. Let cool and then blend to smooth paste.
- Return to gas and add cream and grated cheese. (Do not boil)
- Check for salt and season as per taste.
- Garnish with some more finely chopped coriander leaves, slices leeks and crushed pepper.
- Serve hot.
