CHUNKY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
Instructions:
- 1/2 pound Potatoes
- 1 pint Cold water
- 1 medium Leek
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 1/4 tablespoon Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Yeast extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon 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.