Where is leek and potato soup from?

Where is leek and potato soup from?

Leek soup

Does potato count as 5-a-day?

A: Potatoes, yams, cassava and plantain are vegetables, but don’t count towards your 5 A Day. Other root vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, parsnips, swedes and turnips, are usually eaten as a vegetable alongside the main starchy food in a meal. These count towards your fruit and veg portions.

Are olives one of your 5-a-day?

Olives. Due to their high salt content, whole olives won’t count towards your 5-a-day. The oil they contain is part of the healthy Mediterranean diet, though, and is a good substitute for butter. Just don’t treat it as a vegetable.

How do you make potato soup with leeks?

In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.

How many carbs are in Leek and potato soup?

A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup that’s full of flavour. Make it into a meal with plenty of bread and butter. Each serving provides 207 kcal, 3g protein, 11g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 16g fat (of which 8.5g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.2g salt.

What kind of potatoes to use in soup?

Potatoes: I prefer to use unpeeled buttery Yukon Gold potatoes for this soup, but feel free to use any type of potato that you prefer. Onions, celery and garlic: These will serve as the other base veggies for our soup, sautéed in olive oil (or butter).

How do you make potato soup with potatoes?

Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, buttermilk, and white pepper.