Winter warmers: Leek & potato soup

As a child I was forever requesting this meal. A while ago my Mum let me into her secret. Now it's not necessarily the most artisanal way of getting to the end result, but I can testify that it works and tastes irresistible!

What you will need:
Leeks,
Instant potato,
Spring Onions,
A stock cube,
Cheddar (lots of it),
Bacon,
Seasoning

Method:

• Sweat off the spring onions and leeks ensuring they don't gain colour
• Add in your stock cube and then cover with boiling water

• Now pour into a microwavable pot and cook for 10 minutes- or until the leeks are soft
• Blend the ingredients with a stick blender
• Add in instant potato mash
• Continue blending until smooth
• Season

Make sure to add in more water/ potato as required.I personally like it to be nice and thick, (for a maximum comfort food feeling), but if you're after a thinner consistency then adjust a little. I haven't specified amounts because it genuinely depends on how you prefer it, it's not a recipe concerned with being too precise.

Now here is the very important part: add grated cheese and bacon, (lots of it)
I mean it, don't hold back.
The soup is nice enough on its own, but what really makes it is the combination of these three ingredients together.
Enjoy with a nice thick slice of bread.
Perfect, filling, and a little naughty.


What is your favourite winter soup?