Mashed Potatoes with Leeks

A refreshing change from the same old mash! Mashed potatoes with a great leek and sour cream flavor.

Mashed Potatoes with Leeks Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

6 medium - large potatoes ( 1 per person)

2 large leeks

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

1 tbsp (15 ml) butter

1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock

1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream

salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

Peel and quarter the potatoes and place in a pot of cold water with some salt.

Boil, then simmer until soft.

Meanwhile quarter the leeks lengthwise and wash well to eliminate any soil or grit.

Chop into approximately 3/8" (1 cm) pieces.

Melt the butter with the oil in a skillet and add the leeks.

Cook over medium heat until the leeks are translucent and soft.

Add the chicken stock, some salt and pepper, simmer for a few more minutes.

Puree half of the leek mixture in a blender and set aside with the remaining leeks.

Mash the potatoes with a little butter and the sour cream, followed by the leek puree.

Stir in the leek pieces and then season and garnish if desired.

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