Isle of Whithorn Youth Group - Healthy Cooking

Last night, the young people of the Isle were involved in cooking a pot of Leek and Potato
Soup!!- being something that they had chosen to cook.

The session started with frantic chopping of vegetables before cooking and blending.

It was a great effort by all and although some did not like the taste, as always, anything you cook and eat for the first time is a learning experience. For the simple recipe, see below.

Leek and Potato Soup

Ingredients:                                                               Method:

1 tbs oil                                                                       Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, potatoes

1 onion, sliced                                                             and leeks.  Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.

2 leeks, sliced                                                              Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil.

4 potatoes, small and cubed, skin on.                            Season well and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

1 litre vegetable stock                                                  Whiz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth.

Salt and pepper                                                           Serve with a squiggle of cream.

Cream to serve                                                            (If you prefer lumpy soup, don’t blend it)

Thanks to the Youth Group volunteers and to Tracey for her time.

Next Healthy Eating session is at the end of June with a barbecue before the summer holidays.