Leek & Sweet Potato Soup

Leek & Sweet Potato Soup
  • Author: cagwilson

Indulge in a comforting bowl of velvety sweet potato and leek soup, a perfect blend of flavors that is wholesome and satisfying. Topped with crispy bacon pieces, this soup is a delightful balance of hearty and savory goodness.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 Large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 Medium leeks, washed and sliced
  • 25g Butter
  • 600ml Stock, either chicken or vegetable
  • Ground black pepper
  • optional 4 Rashers of bacon

Instructions

  • Saute the leeks for 4 minutes in the butter. Add the stock and sweet potato and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is cooked.
  • Season the mixture with black pepper, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Place the cooled soup into a food processor, and liquidise until smooth.
  • Return the soup to the pan and bring back to the boil, adding any extra water as necessary to thin the soup to the required consistency.
  • If desired, grill the bacon until crispy, and cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Place the soup into the serving bowls and sprinkle the bacon pieces over the top.

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Yield

Serves 4