Leek & Potato Soup / Soupe Poireaux-Pommes de Terre: Délicieusement Terre-à-Terre

Two days ago, I made a very basic soup that everybody knows: the leek & potato soup.
It is unbelievable how flavourful that soup is! There seems to be something very comforting about the taste of leeks on a cold day.
This soup is a real winter warmer. It's smooth and tasty, and a simple way to a nutritious meal. ;o)

Here are the ingredients I used to make... a very basic Leek & Potato Soup:
2 medium red potatoes, quartered
3 medium leeks, diced
1,5L of water (I used water + chicken broth)
1 red onion
3 cloves of garlic
olive oil
1 hand-held blender

In a saucepan, heat the oil. Fry the onion, garlic for ten minutes until the onion starts to soften and go translucent.

Stir in the potatoes and leeks, and cook for a further 10 minutes.

Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the leeks and potatoes are soft.

Blend the soup until smooth. Season to taste using only salt and ground pepper.
Decorate the soup with a sprig of thyme. Then serve.

PS: Many options are offered to you with this soup!
-You can stir in some single cream (50ml) and milk (75ml), or coconut milk before warming through. I personally opted for a cream & milk-free version. Trying to reduce the waistline, remember!
-Before serving, you can also throw in fried bacon or blue cheese.
-Add cumin, coriander, and nutmeg.
But it really is up to you!

Happy Leek & Potato Soup!