Leek and Potato Soup
(Minestra di Porri e Patate)
Ingredients:
1 lb 5 oz (600 grams) leeks, white parts only sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
1 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig, chopped
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt
Parmigiano cheese, freshly grated, to serve
Directions:
Place the leeks, potatoes, onion and a pinch of salt into a
saucepan.
Pour in 5 fl oz (150 ml) water and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add 18 fl oz (500 ml) warm water.
Cover and cook over a low heat for 25-30 minutes.
Ladle half the soup into a food processor and process to a puree.
Return to the saucepan.
Cook over a low heat for another 20 minutes.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with Parmigiano cheese. Serves 4.