Leek, Potato & California Walnut Soup. Hello friends, so how are you today? Happy Monday.
California Walnuts has created four new recipes, each costing less than £2 per serving to inspire you in the kitchen this autumn.
On Friday I shared Raspberry, Honey & California Walnut Baked Oats. Today I am sharing for lunch or a simple supper; a tasty leek, potato and California walnut soup.
Delight in the creamy and comforting goodness of this Leek, Potato & California Walnut Soup.
This nourishing soup combines the delicate flavours of leeks and potatoes with the rich, nutty essence of California walnuts.
Table Of Contents:
- Firstly, Leek, Potato & California Walnut Soup Ingredients.
- Secondly, Leek, Potato & California Walnut Soup Method.
- Thirdly, Other Recipe Ideas.
Leek, Potato & California Walnut Soup:
Each spoonful is a velvety blend of textures, with the walnuts adding a delightful crunch to every bite.
Whether enjoyed as a satisfying lunch or a cosy dinner, this soup is a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and robust flavours.
Warm your soul with this hearty bowl of soup that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 5
You Will Need:
- 1 tbsp oil, plus 1 tsp
- 3 leeks, sliced
- 500g potatoes, diced
- 1-litre vegetable stock
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 125g California Walnuts
- 15g Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200oC, gas mark 6. Line a small baking tray with baking parchment.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and fry the leeks and potatoes for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock and herbs and bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile, place half the walnuts on the prepared tray and toss in 1 tsp oil, sprinkle over the Parmesan and bake for 5 minutes, allow to cool on the tray.
- Puree the soup with a stick blender so that the texture is still quite chunky. Chop the remaining walnuts and add to the soup, season to taste.
- Serve the soup with broken up pieces of the Parmesan walnuts on top.
Cooks tip: Try adding some pan-fried diced pancetta or chopped bacon.
Cost per serving 79p
So what do you think about this Leek, Potato & California Walnut Soup. recipe?
Do you also fancy trying some? Recipe and image courtesy of California Walnuts.
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