on a cold september day..

on a cold day this is the best thing to warm you up. add a few pieces of crusty french bread and a glass of your favorite white wine this meal will be the perfect ending your day..

Potato & leek with watercress soup

• 21/2 cup russet potatoes
• (diced)
• 1tbs garlic fresh (minced)
• 1 bunch of organic Watercress (washed)
• 1 tbs unsalted butter
• 1 large leek ,sliced
• 3 cups of organic reduced sodium chicken stock(home made can be used)
• 2tbs of olive oil
• 1tbs of half and half or whole milk
• 3-4 turns of black pepper
• salt to taste

First heat up the pan and add the olive oil ,add the garlic cook for 1 minute and add a pinch of salt and stir.

Now add the potatoes cook for 1-2 minutes add 1 turn of black pepper and a pinch of salt.

Then add the chicken stock. The potatoes should be covered. Cook for 30 min or until the potatoes are cooked(soft).

Once cooked add the rest of the pepper , salt to taste ,the butter and milk .

Using a immersion blender ,blend until smooth.

At this time add the watercress and blend until smooth.

Serves 4

can be served hot or cold