Leek and Potato Soup

Name: Leek and Potato Soup
Yield: 6
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients: 2 local potatoes (450 grms); 1.5 litres of vegetable stock (you can make your own); 4 medium sized leeks; 150 ml of vegan cuisine cream; salt and pepper to taste

by Darryl Grima March 24, 2021

by Darryl Grima

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Both leeks and potatoes are very nutritious vegetables. Potatoes are also rich in fibre and leeks are rich in antioxidants. Now considering Malta has a great tradition for delicious potatoes, we should be thinking local for this fresh vegan soup. Additionally, if you don’t want to buy the vegetable stock, you can always make your own homemade vegetable stock.

Rest assured that this soup is a winner. You can use it as a starter for a meal with friends and family.

Leek and Potato Soup
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Serves: 6 Prep Time: 10M Cooking Time: 45M 45M

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

2 local potatoes (450 grms)

1.5 litres of vegetable stock (you can make your own)

4 medium sized leeks

150 ml of vegan cuisine cream

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes.

Place the potato cubes in a pot along with the vegetable stock and bring to boil.

after it starts boiling reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Cut and dice the leeks.

When the potatoes start to get tender add the leeks.

Season with salt & pepper and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are all soft. Remember to stir occasionally. If the soup looks too thick simply add more stock or water.

Place the soup in a blender / food processor. Add the cream and blend.

Notes

When serving you can add a bit of cream on the top and some fresh parsley or chives. optionally, you can let it cool down and then leave to chill and serve cold.

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Darryl Grima

Darryl Grima is VeggyMalta's Co-Ordinator. He became vegetarian over 30 years ago and over the years became totally plant based. He recalls a time when Malta was not so vegetarian and vegan friendly. Apart from campaigning and raising awareness on plant based issues he is also active in environmental and animal welfare organisations. He holds a Diploma in Political Studies and a Masters in Business Administration.

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2 comments

Angela Ghirxi March 27, 2021 - 8:10 pm

It looks good. What is the vegan cream made of and where can one buy it from? Thanks.

Darryl Grima March 29, 2021 - 6:32 pm

Hi Angela, The vegan cream was in this case an Alpro. Should be available in most supermarkets.
Thanks

Leek and Potato Soup