There is something medicinal with soups that really bring out the flavour of really good chicken stock.
With the addition of leeks and potatoes this soup is a favourite in our house especially if the boys are sick!
You could add a good handful of chopped parsley at the end to boost the vitamin c content but I tend to leave it out for the boys, they aren’t into parsley, yet!
This serves 8-10 depending on your portions and freezes well.
Ingredients
100g butter
3 leeks, trimmed
1kg waxy potatoes, peeled and diced, 1cm
2litres chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
Method
Split the leeks in half lengthwise and then into quarters, chop into 1cm slices.
Place the chopped leek into a basin of cold water and rinse well to get rid of any soil or grit. Drain in a colander.
In a large soup pan, melt the butter.
Add the leeks and cook gently over a low heat until softened.
Add the potatoes and the stock.
Bring to the boil and gently simmer over a low heat for 30mins.
Season with salt and lots of freshly ground pepper.
Serve with crusty bread.
