It's getting chilly - time for soup - Potato, Leek and Pea

Wanting to make some delicious, warming soup? But over the boring pumpkin version?  Try this one out, so easy to make and tastes great.

Ingredients

2 leeks, pale section, thinly sliced
2 large potatoes, roughly chopped
Dash of oil
4 cups or chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup thickened cream

Method

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Add the leek and cook, stirring for 5 minutes until the leeks soften.

Add the potato and stock, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low.  Cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until the potato is soft and the soup thickens slightly.

Stir in the peas, cook for 2 minutes.

Using a stick blender to blend until smooth.
Add half the cream and stir to combine.

Season with salt and pepper.

Ladle the soup into bowls drizzle the remaining cream.

Garnish with crispy bacon bits or basil leaf.

Yum

Mamma Marmalade