Chunky Leek And Potato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHUNKY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low-Fat Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Potatoes
1 pt Cold water
1 md Leek
1 Garlic clove
1/2 md Onion
1/4 tb Oil
1/2 ts Yeast extract
1/2 ts Ground black pepper
1 Bay leaf
1/4 ts Caraway seed
1 Celery stalk

Peel and cube the potatoes Place in a large bowl with
the cold water Leave to one side Top and tail the
leeks, then slice into chunks Wash in a bowl of cold
water, drain and rinse Leave to drain in a colander
Finely chop the onion Saute the garlic and onions in a
large deep saucepan in the oil until tender. Add the
potatoes and the water they have been sitting in.
Increase the heat bringing the liquid to a rolling
boil Add the yeast extract Stir well, reduce heat and
add the leeks, black pepper, bay leaves and caraway
seed. Stir well for 1-2 minutes Add the celery to the
soup and simmer for a further 15 minutes. Serve hot.



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