Name: Leek & Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, rinsed and roughly chopped; 1 tbsp Olive the Best Fused Leek Olive Oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 tsp fresh savoury or thyme, chopped; 2 large baking potatoes skins on, scrubbed, and cut into a ½-inch dice; ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt; 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 ½ tbsp Italian parsley, plus more for garnish, chopped

CategoryAppetizers & Snacks, Gluten - Free, Lunch, Main Courses, Potatoes, Soup, Vegetables/Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Ready in 30 minutes this soup can make a hardy meal especially as we get into colder days. In this recipe we use the dark greensIf you like a higher protein version try using the white beans instead.

Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins

2 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, rinsed and roughly chopped

1 tbsp Olive the Best Fused Leek Olive Oil

1 small onion, diced

1 tsp fresh savoury or thyme, chopped

2 large baking potatoes skins on, scrubbed, and cut into a ½-inch dice

⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt

6 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock

1 ½ tbsp Italian parsley, plus more for garnish, chopped

Cut off roots of leeks and discard.
Cut leeks greens, rinse thoroughly and tie it with twine then set it aside.

Cut the leeks lengthwise in quarters then slice thinly. Make sure you wash the leeks to get rid of all the garden dirt. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in heavy pot over medium to high heat.

Add the onions, white parts of leeks and savoury and saute until to soften.

Add the potatoes. Cover and turn down the heat. Stir only occasionally until softened- about 8-10 minutes.
Now turn increase heat and stir constantly until evaporated.

****Alternatively use 2 cans of white beans, drained and add it with the stock in the next step *******

Add stock and the bundle of greens and bring to a boil.

Turn the heat down and cook another 15 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Remove the greens and blend. Bring soup to simmer.

Add chopped parsley and ground fresh black pepper.

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