Leek & Potato Soup (V)
Butter/oil for frying
1.5 pints milk
6 fresh bay leaves
Large sprig fresh thyme
Large sprig fresh Rosemary
Large sprig fresh oregano
5 mediun onions
4 medium potatoes
1 medium sweet pottato
2 medium leeks
2 pints veg stock
1 dsp black peppercorns
1 tsp red peppercorns
Liquidiser
Put milk and herbs into a small pan & bring slowly to boil
Cover milk & herbs and leave to cool
Finely chop the onions and sweat down with butter or oil in a large saucepan or stock pot until translucent but not browned
Dice the potatoes and sweet potatoes
Boil 2 pints water and add 2 veggie stock cubes and add stock to onions
Add diced potatoes & sweet potatoes to stock & onions
Slice leeks and fry off in butter until translucent then add to the stock etc
Boil until potatoes are soft enough to squash with a wooden spoon
Allow to cool slightly
Blend until desired smoothness with electric blender
Strain the milk mixture into the soup & stir