Chunky Leek And Potato Soup Recipe

CHUNKY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Low-Fat                          Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1/2   lb           Potatoes
    1       pt           Cold water
    1       md           Leek
    1                    Garlic clove
      1/2   md           Onion
      1/4   tb           Oil
      1/2   ts           Yeast extract
      1/2   ts           Ground black pepper
    1                    Bay leaf
      1/4   ts           Caraway seed
    1                    Celery stalk
 
   Peel and cube the potatoes Place in a large bowl with
   the cold water Leave to one side Top and tail the
   leeks, then slice into chunks Wash in a bowl of cold
   water, drain and rinse Leave to drain in a colander
   Finely chop the onion Saute the garlic and onions in a
   large deep saucepan in the oil until tender. Add the
   potatoes and the water they have been sitting in.
   Increase the heat bringing the liquid to a rolling
   boil Add the yeast extract Stir well, reduce heat and
   add the leeks, black pepper, bay leaves and caraway
   seed. Stir well for 1-2 minutes Add the celery to the
   soup and simmer for a further 15 minutes. Serve hot.
  
 
 
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