Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Thanks to www.hillbillyhousewife.com for this warm, winter soup recipe that is perfect for a family night dinner. Try the Alton Brown version and puree the soup to make it fancy for when guests come over. 

Recipe type: Soup

Prep time:  20 mins

Cook time:  30 mins

Total time:  50 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 2-3 leeks, cut lengthwise, then rinsed and sliced
• 4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 7-8 cups of vegetable stock
• A handful of spinach or other greens, chopped
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil
   in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onions,
   cauliflower and garlic and stir to coat with oil. Jamie Oliver recommend
   putting the lid on askew and letting the ingredients cook for about 10
   minutes this way.
2. Add the potatoes
   and soup stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, put on the
   lid on the pot and cook for another 10 minutes.
3. Finally, add the
   spinach or greens and let cook for another 3 minutes or so, until they
   have softened. Season with salt and pepper and serve.