Leek & Sweet Potato Soup

Method

• step 1

  Saute the leeks for 4 minutes in the butter. Add the stock and sweet potato and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is cooked.

• step 2

  Season the mixture with black pepper, remove from the heat and allow to cool.

• step 3

  Place the cooled soup into a food processor, and liquidise until smooth.

• step 4

  Return the soup to the pan and bring back to the boil, adding any extra water as necessary to thin the soup to the required consistency.

• step 5

  If desired, grill the bacon until crispy, and cut into bite sized pieces.

• step 6

  Place the soup into the serving bowls and sprinkle the bacon pieces over the top.