Ingredients

  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 4 potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 150ml milk or cream
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • Salt, pepper, squeeze of lemon

Method

  1. Cook leeks gently in butter until soft.
  2. Add garlic, potatoes and thyme; stir for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in stock and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  4. Blend until smooth, then stir in milk or cream.
  5. Add lemon, salt and pepper to finish.