James martin's five-ingredient soup recipe is ultimate winter warmer

AS THE TEMPERATURES DIP AGAIN, MANY OF US WILL BE LOOKING FOR DISHES TO MAKE IN THE EVENINGS THAT WILL KEEP US FEELING WARM AND COSY. THIS DELICIOUS LEEK AND POTATO SOUP IS JUST THE TICKET

10:46, 28 Jan 2025 British culinary star James Martin's delectable leek and potato soup recipe is a real winter warmer - perfect for the chilly evenings that go on and on. There's

no escaping it now – the cold has officially arrived. As many of us search for cosy evening meals to fight off the frost, soup becomes the go-to dish for that snug feeling. This particular

leek and potato concoction by James is an absolute must-try. On his website, James described the heartwarming dish as "perfect for cold days," and with just five key ingredients,

it’s a wallet-friendly option too. For an extra touch of indulgence, he recommends pairing it with cheesy brioche leeks. READ MORE: 15 best Valentine's Day gifts for women including

ones she'll treasure forever INGREDIENTS * 300g sliced potato * Two leeks, sliced * 500ml full-fat milk * 100ml double cream * salt and pepper HOW TO MAKE JAMES MARTIN'S LEEK AND

POTATO SOUP Article continues below To begin, peel your potatoes and slice them into uniform chunks. Then thoroughly clean your leeks and chop them, making sure to use only the tender white

and light-green parts while casting aside the tougher dark-green ends. Kick things off by combining your sliced potatoes and leeks with cream and milk in a pan and bring it all to a boil.

Once you've got it boiling, dial down to a simmer for about six to eight minutes. Following that, give the mixture a good whizz in a blender until it transfigures into a creamy soup.

Season with salt and pepper according to your preference. James recommends pre-heating your serving dishes to ensure the meal retains its warmth. After plating, you might want to sprinkle

some additional stilton and drizzle cream over it, along with a few extra leeks. But remember, these are just suggestions, and there's no end to the variations you can try. James

prefers to accompany his dish with toasted sourdough slices topped with stilton and double cream, which he then grills. If you're keen on trying his cheesy brioche leek side dish,

here's how: Preheat your oven to 200C and simmer the sliced leeks in cream for about two to three minutes until they soften. Next, mix in half of the cheese. Article continues below

Place 200g of fresh, cubed brioche pieces in an ovenproof dish, top it with the leek and cream mixture, and bake for another 10 minutes.