Potato, Yam And Leek Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 -3 large leeks, dark green parts removed, halved and chopped into half moons
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 large yam, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• lemon juice, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the leeks for about 5-7 minutes, or until the leeks are soft. season with salt.
• 2 add the rosemary, thyme, and chili, stir for about 30 seconds.
• 3 add the vegetable broth and water.
• 4 add the potatoes, yam, and bay leaves.
• 5 bring to a boil and reduce to simmer, for 30 minutes.
• 6 when the potatoes and yam are fully cooked, take out the bay leaves.
• 7 using either an immersion or regular blender, blend the soup to a puree. do not use a food processor.
• 8 to serve, season with lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.