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.