Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Potato & Leek Soup.

Ingredients:
1 tblspn Olive Oil
1 tspn garlic flakes (= 1 clove fresh)
3 medium Leeks, thinly sliced
1 kg Potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups Vegetable Stock
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cup grated Vegetarian Parmesan Cheese
Croutons* to serve

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add garlic and chopped leeks and cook until tender, then transfer to a slow-cooker/crock-pot (see below).
2. Add potatoes and vegetable stock to slow-cooker/crock-pot and turn heat to low. Allow to cook for 6 - 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. When cooked, blend or process soup until a thick, smooth consistency.
4. Stir through pepper and return to low heat. Cook for a further half hour.
5. Serve hot topped with croutons and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

*To make croutons: Slice thick bread (any kind will do) into 1" cubes. Place cubes onto a greased oven-proof tray and spray with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook in oven at 180*C for 10 - 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Perfect on a cold and wet Winter's day!

(Slow-cookers/Crock-pots retail in Australia anywhere from AU$40, depending on their size, and make a great addition to the kitchen).

5 comments:

  1. Your posts make me hungry! I want to try this one too... I'm going to have to purchase a new slow cooker though.. my brand new one just broke. never been used... sad

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  2. This is definitely another recipe I am going to have to try. This sounds really good. I think it would hit the spot on a cold day.

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  3. Can I steal this recipe? I love potatoe and leek soup!

    Also, where did you get your background? VERY PRETTY!

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  4. This sounds great - it is summer here in the states but I might have to keep this one for winter!

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  5. Oh yummy - this would be perfect right now - it's freezing where i am.

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