Leek, onion and garlic soup Recipe

Leek, onion and garlic soup Recipe

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ leek, finely sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • ¼ onion, finely chopped
  • 150ml/¼ pint hot vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp double cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 slice ciabatta, griddled
  • olive oil, to drizzle
  1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan, add the leek, garlic and onion and sauté gently for 3-4 minutes. Add the stock and simmer for five minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Pour into a blender, add the cream and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. To serve, pour into a bowl and top with the griddled ciabatta and a drizzle of olive oil.