Recipes

Chunky Potato and Leek

Ingredients 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
3 or 4 leeks sliced 
1 small yellow onion diced 
2 carrots peeled and sliced 
1 ½ pounds potatoes cubed 
4 garlic cloves minced 
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste 
½ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground paprika

½ cup peas (optional)

Chives, fresh parsley, croutons for topping, optional  


Method 
In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil. 
Add the leeks, onions, and carrots. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the onions are somewhat tender. 
Add the garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. 
Mix well and cook for 1 minute. 
While the vegetables are cooking, peel the potatoes, if you’d like.   
Dice into cubes, about 1.5-inches each. 
Add the potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. 
Bring to a boil.  
Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the broth is slightly reduced and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. 
Taste the soup and add salt and pepper, if necessary. 
Spoon into bowls and top with chopped chives, fresh parsley, or croutons.