Category: Winter | Yield: 6 | Difficulty: Easy
1 large (or 2 small) leek, sliced and washed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pound potatoes (organic), peeled and diced
6 cups water or stock
Sea salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Use as much of the leek greens as possible. Saute the leeks in the olive
oil, add the potatoes, water or stock, and salt (about 1/2 to 1tsp if liquid
is unsalted), and simmer for 30 minutes. Puree in batches in a blender
until creamy. Adjust seasonings and serve with hot with a sprinkle of
parsley.