Chilled Cashew Leek Soup

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Ingredients

2.5 oz (70 g) cashews
4 fl oz (120 ml) cold water, plus boiling water to soak cashews
10 oz (285 g) leeks, white parts only, sliced
1 medium potato, peeled, cubed
8 fl oz (240 ml) vegetable stock
pinch of nutmeg
fresh chives, chopped, to garnish
4 tbsp croutons, to serve

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

248

Fats

12 g

Protein

5 g

Carbs

30 g

Instructions

  • Soak cashews in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain and blend with cold water until smooth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add potato and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender, then stir in cashew cream, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and some black pepper. Adjust thickness with extra stock if needed.
  • Chill soup for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh chives and top with croutons to serve.