Name: Vegan leek and potato soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion chopped; 2 large leeks halved lengthways, cleaned and sliced; 450g floury potatoes peeled and chopped into chunks; 750ml vegetable stock; 250ml oat, almond or soya milk; chives chopped; vegan cream or yogurt (optional)

A large pan of leek soup with fresh chives and a full serving bowl on the side

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
chopped
2 large leeks
halved lengthways, cleaned and sliced
450g floury potatoes
peeled and chopped into chunks
750ml vegetable stock
250ml oat, almond or soya milk

TO SERVE

chives
chopped
vegan cream or yogurt (optional)

Method

step 1
Heat the oil in a large pan then cook the onion and leeks with a pinch of salt for 10 mins until softened. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 mins, then add the stock and simmer for 20 mins. Add the milk and simmer for 5 mins, then use a stick blender to whizz until smooth.
step 2
Taste and season, then serve in bowls scattered with chives and a drizzle of vegan cream or yogurt, if you like.