Potato Soup with a Twist

Prep time: 10 mins

Servings: 2 pers

Cook time: 45 mins

Category: Main Dish

Origin: European

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon García de la Cruz Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sliced García de la Cruz Garlic Stuffed Olives

DIRECTIONS

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add diced onion, sliced leek, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the peeled and diced potatoes to the pot, along with the vegetable broth and the sprig of fresh thyme.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Once the potatoes are cooked through, remove the pot from the heat. Discard the sprig of thyme.
• Using an immersion blender or transferring the mixture to a blender in batches, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
• Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced Garlic Stuffed Olives.