Potato and leek soup

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Serves 2 · Approximately 35 minutes. An editorial recipe suggestion; not kitchen-tested or nutritionally analysed.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 leek, thoroughly washed and sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • A pinch of dried thyme
  • 600 ml vegetable stock, plus extra water if needed
  • Black pepper

Method

  1. Warm the oil in a saucepan. Cook the onion over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients except any spinach and lemon juice. Pour in the stock.
  3. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Mash lightly for texture.
  4. Add any lemon juice at the end. Adjust the thickness with water, season and serve hot.

Kitchen notes

Adjust seasoning to your preference. Check packaged ingredients against your dietary requirements.

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