The leek is a wonderful vegetable. Very like its cousin the onion, but so much more. It adds a depth of flavor that is a pleasant surprise. The only fault of the leek is that it often has gritty dirt within its layers. You must carefully wash this away. It is easiest to cut it into slices first and then soak and rinse them.

Ingredients for the soup:

• Leeks (1 or 2)
• Spinach
• Potatoes
• Broth
• Salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper
• Butter, 1 Tablespoon

The amount of the ingredients used is not really important. Just suit your taste. The de-gritted leeks should be sautéed in the butter until soft. Then add the rest of the ingredients and cook until the potatoes are soft. The final step is to blend it all. I used an immersion blender. You can also blend batches in a blender or food processor.

Serve with some crusty bread and enjoy!