Creamy Leek & Potato soup with diced Chicken (Optional lemongras

Delicious leek and potato soup with chicken. This soup is for all seasons/occasions. Simple and easy recipe. I always add the lemongrass but it's a personal preference. Serve this with fresh parsley.

BLaDe001 @kabir

Delicious leek and potato soup with chicken. This soup is for all seasons/occasions. Simple and easy recipe. I always add the lemongrass but it's a personal preference. Serve this with fresh parsley.

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Ingredients

45 mins

4 servings

2Leeks
6Medium sized potatoes
1Onion
1Chicken Breast (200g)
100 gbutter
200 mlsingle cream
Salt
Lemongrass (Optional)
Pepper (Optional)

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Steps

45 mins

1

Finely chop the leeks and onion.
2

Peel and dice the potatoes into big chunks, soak them in water.
3

Dice the chicken breast into small pieces.
4

Put the chopped onion and leeks in a stock pot. Add the butter and a half cup of water. Put the lid on and boil on medium heat for 15 minutes. (Optional - Include sliced lemongrass).
5

Put the diced chicken in a small pan. Add 1/4 cup of water and bit of butter. Season with salt and black pepper. Heat the pan and stir until the chicken are cooked/tender (gone white). Do not drain the excess water.
6

Add the potatoes to the stock pot with leek. Pour the chicken (with the excess water) into the pot. Add 4 cups of water. Put the lid on and boil for 20-25 minutes (until the potatoes turn soft).
7

Use a masher and mash the potatoes. Add the single cream, salt to season and stir. Boil for further 5 minutes with the lid on.
8

Serve the soup with fresh parsley. Enjoy the soup.