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Once again a cold snap has descended and I've become surgically attached to my hot water bottle of an evening. Anything that offers warmth and cosiness is what I want to have around me right now: freshly laundered blankets; bowls of hot porridge; thick woollen scarfs. It's forecast to get even colder with snow on its way so I shall continue to cocoon myself. Read post.
I’m so incredibly excited all of a sudden! Christmas is just around the corner and I have a fridge jam packed with Christmas goodies that I just can’t wait to start cooking and eating. I’ll admit it now: I’m gluttonous and I’m indulgent and, let’s face it, nothing brings out these rather wonderful qualities more than Christmas!
Chop 3 or 4 leeks and roughly the same amount in weight of potatoes. Purists use only the white part of the leek but I’m not fussy about using it all, unless perhaps I’m hosting a dinner party.Put a knob of butter in a pan on a low heat. Add the leeks and potatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Add about a litre of vegetable stock, or just enough to cover the leeks and potatoes. Bring this to the boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Season and blend.If you want a richer soup add some cream just before you blend.
