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Recipe

Potato and Leek Soup - serves 4

500 gm potatoes

1 litre water

Leeks - 2

Garlic - 2 cloves

Bay leaves - 2

Caraway seed - 1/2 tsp

Onion - 1 medium sized

Yeast extract - 1 tsp

Sunflower Oil - 1/2 tsp

Ground Black pepper - 1 tsp

Celery - 2 stalks

Peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes. Place in a bowl with the cold water. Wash the leeks, drain water and slice into rings. Chop the onion finely. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and lightly saute the onions and garlic. Add the potatoes and water. Bring to the boil. Add yeast extract and stir. Reduce heat, add leeks, black pepper, caraway seed and bay leaves. Stir well for 3 minutes. Add celery and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.