potatoleeksoup

Originally uploaded by mosli

Lately i’ve been in the mood for simple dinners: salads, sandwiches, and soups. Canned veggie soups are fairly limited in my local grocery store, and lets face it, fresh and homemade taste better anyways (even if some of them can be a pain in the butt to make). This one was, surprisingly, not a pain in the butt. Potato leek soup was something that was often on the menu at the cafeteria for my school in the UK, and it was just the thing to keep you warm and full in the winter. This recipe isn’t exactly what I remember, but it brings back great memories.

 

Potato Leek Soup

• 1 Leek, sliced thin
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 potatoes, cut in small cubes
• 3 cups water (or milk)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

In the pot, saute leek and garlic in butter. Add potatoes and liquid and bring to a boil. Cook until potato is tender. Blend until smooth.  Stir in sour cream and seasonings. You can serve topped with cheese, green onion, and bacon (if you’re a carnivore like D.)