Cock-A-Leekie Soup

Ingredients

• 2 ounces butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 leeks, sliced
• 8 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 pinches saffron strands
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• chives, chopped to garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil and butter in a large pan.

2. 2

   Add the onion, potatoes and leeks.

3. 3

   Cook gently over a low heat until softened.

4. 4

   Add the wine and the saffron and reduce gently.

5. 5

   Add the stock and continue to simmer gently until all the vegetables are soft and tender.

6. 6

   When slightly cooled blend with a hand blender or food processor.

7. 7

   Pass mixture through a sieve into a clean pan.

8. 8

   Discard the solid material that remains in the sieve.

9. 9

   Add the cream to the pan, warm back through (do not boil).

10. 10

    Add seasoning to taste and serve with a few chopped chives on top.