Soup

Potato with smoked salmon

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a moderate heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes, or until softened. Add the potatoes and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Purée in an electric blender or with a hand-held blender until smooth. Return to the saucepan and add the milk and chives. Bring to just under the boil.
  • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and taste. Add a little more, if needed. Add the smoked salmon and cook until heated.

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Details

  • Serves 4
  • Preparation 10 mins
  • Cooking 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 2 leeks, sliced
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled
  • and chopped
  • 1¼l (40fl oz) chicken or vegetable stock
  • 150ml (5fl oz) milk
  • 1tbsp chopped chives
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 150g (5oz) smoked salmon, cut into 1cm (½in) wide strips

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