Potato Leek Soup With Cashews

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups spanish onions, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups leeks, chopped (use part only)
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup cashews (soaked)
• salt and pepper, to ta

Recipe

• 1 heat oil over med. heat.
• 2 add olive oil and heat until hot but not smoking.
• 3 add onions and saute until translucent.
• 4 add celery, potatoes and leeks and heat, stirring, until vegetables begin to siften.
• 5 add water, bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce to simmer and cook until vegetables are tender.
• 7 remove from heat and put in a blender or food processor along with cashews and puree until smooth.
• 8 strain thru a fine mesh sieve and season to taste.