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    Heston's roasted leek & potato soup

    Serves: 4


    150g waxy potatoes, such as Charlottes
    5g thyme
    1g cloves
    1 bay leaf
    5g black peppercorns
    4 x Heston from Waitrose 8 Alder Wood Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers
    200g onions
    600g leeks, trimmed
    60g unsalted butter
    500g Heston from Waitrose Chicken Stock
    150g double cream
    50g mature Cheddar cheese
    25g pack chives, finely chopped




    1. Peel the potatoes and reserve the skins. Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Place the skins onto a baking sheet and roast until they are golden brown and crispy.

    2. Make a bouquet garni by taking a piece of muslin and wrapping up the thyme, cloves, bay leaf, black peppercorns and roasted potato skins. Tie the muslin up into a bag to enclose the filling and set aside.

    3. Place the bacon onto a baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy. Drain off the fat, allow to cool, then chop into small pieces.

    4. Thinly slice the onions, leeks and potatoes. Place them into a large pan with the butter and sweat over a medium heat for 10 minutes until softened. Add the chicken stock and the bouquet garni, and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Add the cream, and simmer for a further 10 minutes.

    5. Remove the bouquet garni. Transfer the soup to a blender and blend on the highest setting for 2 minutes, or until silky smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt. Pour into bowls and garnish with the bacon pieces, coarsely grated Cheddar and the chives.  

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