Hearty Potato and Leek Soup

This Hearty Potato and Leek Soup is creamy without the cream and perfect for a winter’s evening meal!

Ingredients:

• 15 ml olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 300 g potatoes peeled and diced
• 300 g sweet potatoes peeled and diced
• 500 g leeks trimmed & sliced
• 2 celery sticks chopped
• 500 ml milk
• 2 ml ground nutmeg
• 15 ml country herb blend
• 15 ml exotic Thai spice
• 10 ml black peppercorns freshly milled
• salt to taste
• 1 can of Ideal milk
• chopped parsley for garnish

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Method:

1. Warm oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat.
2. Add onion cover and cook for 5 min.
3. Add potatoes and leeks.
4. Stir well and cook for 10 min.
5. Pour in water to cover the vegetable and bring to boil, stirring for 5 min.
6. Simmer until veggies are tender, adding more water if needed.
7. Allow cooling slightly.
8. Liquidize with a stick blender and return to pot.
9. Add milk and seasonings.
10. Bring to a fast boil, add ideal milk and simmer gently for a few minutes.
11. Garnish with parsley and serve with homemade bread.

*All above seasonings is Robertson spice.

Prepared by Feriel