Welsh Leek Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 ounce butter
• 1 1/2 lbs leeks, trimmed, slices and washed
• 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 pints chicken stock
• salt and pepper
• 5 ounces plain yogurt
• snipped fresh chives, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks, onions and celery and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened but not browned.
• 2 add the stock. season to taste and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• 3 allow to cool slightly, then puree in a blender or (hand held) food processor until smooth.
• 4 return to the saucepan, stir in the yogurt. adjust the seasoning and reheat gently without boiling.
• 5 serve hot, garnished with snipped chives.