Potato and Leek Soup

Makes 6 serves

1 small brown onion, peeled, diced

1 leek, thinly sliced, washed thoroughly

600g potatoes, peeled, diced

50g butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, peeled, minced

2 sprigs thyme, shredded 600ml vegetable stock 150ml pure cream

1.Using the slicing side of the reversible disc on the food processor, lock the lid into place and push the onion, leeks and potatoes down the feed chute with the food pusher, until all have been thinly sliced.

2.In a saucepan, heat the butter and oil. Add the garlic, onion and leek and sauté until golden brown.

3.Place the potatoes, onion mix and thyme into a 3 litre pot and pour over stock. Place a lid onto the pot and simmer over a low heat for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

4.Using the processing blade, pour the soup and cream into the food processor, in two batches and process for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

5.Serve soup with fresh bread.

French Onion Soup

Makes 6 serves

4 large onions (about 1kg)

50g butter

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar 50ml brandy

750ml vegetable stock

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 bay leaves

2 thyme sprigs

1.Using the slicing side of the reversible disc on the food processor, lock the lid into place and push the onions down the feed chute, with the food pusher until all onions have been thinly sliced

2.In a 2 litre saucepan, heat the butter and oil over a medium heat and add the onion. Sauté until golden brown.

3.Add the brown sugar and brandy and cook off for 5 minutes.

4.Add the stock, balsamic, bay leaves and thyme and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes.

5.Serve soup with fresh bread, toasted with cheese.

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Kambrook 550W manual Potato and Leek Soup, French Onion Soup, Makes 6 serves

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