Portmeirion Leek, Potato, Cheese Soup

 

 

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Portmeirion Leek, Potato and Cheese Soup

Recipe courtesy of Executive Head Chef, Billy Taylor, Portmeirion Hotel, North Wales

1 1/4 lbs. leeks, cut as indicated below 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 oz. butter salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. potatoes, diced  8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
6 pt. vegetable stock (homemade or canned)

Trim the leeks and wash thoroughly; cut into three length-wise pieces and then cross cut into 1" pieces.  Melt the butter and sauté the leeks until lightly colored, under cover.  Add the diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes without coloring.  Sprinkle lightly with salt, add the stock and cream and bring to boil; simmer for 25 minutes.  Add the cheese and stir until the cheese dissolves.  Puree.  Correct seasoning and serve.  8 servings

June/July 2004 issue of Dragon Tales

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