12/11/2025
Cozy Leek and Potato Soup 🍲
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of bread pieces (cubed)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts), chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable stock (or as needed)
- 3 tbsp Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for cooking + drizzling)
- 10 Green Pitted Grilled Olives (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a baking tray, pour 2 tbsp olive oil, add the bread pieces, paprika, chili flakes, rosemary and lemon zest. Toss well and bake for 3–4 minutes until lightly toasted.
- In a pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté the chopped vegetables for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Add the vegetable stock and heavy cream. Simmer gently until the vegetables are tender, then use a hand blender to achieve a creamy, velvety texture.
- Serve the soup in bowls, topping with the toasted bread pieces and arranging a few grilled olives on the side.
