Classic Leek and Potato Soup

Prep and Cooking time: 55 mins 

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped 
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 
  • 2 bay leaves 
  • 1.2 litres hot chicken or vegetable stock 
  • 700g potatoes, finely diced 
  • 1 large leek, sliced lengthways then shredded 
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 
  • 150g fat free natural fromage frais 
  • 2 tblsp chopped fresh chives 

Method

1. Put the onion, garlic, bay leaves and 150ml of the stock in a non stick saucepan and bring to the boil – simmer for 5 mins 

2. Add the potato, leek, dried herbs and remaining stock and simmer for 25 mins, until tender 

3. Discard the bay leaves and transfer the mixture to a food blender and blend until smooth, then return to the saucepan. Alternatively, use a stick blender in the saucepan.

4. Blend in the fromage frais and reheat gently without boiling 

5. Serve and top with the chopped chives