Recipe Leek And Potato Soup Nz

Cover and cook over a very low heat for about 10 minutes stirring often.

Recipe leek and potato soup nz. Add the thyme bay leaf and stock. Just cover with water add the bay leaves and thyme then simmer until the potato is soft. 20 minutes or until the potato is tender.

Remove the bay leaves. Add drained leeks and sweat until soft. Heat the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the leeks and garlic until very soft.

Melt butter in a large pot on the stove. Remove the thyme and bay leaf and allow the soup to cool slightly before puréeing in batches in a food processor. When cooled pour into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

When leeks are soft add potatoes and chicken stock. Simmer uncovered for about. Add the potatoes and stock to the saucepan and simmer for 30 40 minutes.

Then add the milk and bring back to a simmer. Remove from the stove stir in milk. Cook for 15 20 minutes or until the potatoes are just cooked.

Fry the reserved leeks in extra virgin olive oil and. Add the chicken stock chopped potatoes bring to the boil for 15 20mins until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and ground white pepper.