With the wind and rain blowing a hoolie this morning soup springs to mind for lunch. I have previously done a "cream of anything" soup post which made the use of those veggies that are about to go in the bin - incidentally it is also great made with tinned or frozen veggies as well. This time this is the cheapest (thick) soup that I can think of - at it's most simple it is just stock, potatoes and a splash of oil and so can be really cheap, but of course it would not be one of my recipes if I did not include some variations if you have extra money in your budget or ingredients in your fridge/cupboard. It begins to sound like the real life version of Stone Soup.
Potato Soup (serves 4)
450 g potatoes, peeled and cubed
Splash of oil
Stock to barely cover (can be homemade or from a cube) ~ 1 1/2 pints
In a large pot toss the potatoes in the oil and allow to saute for a few minutes until just starting to begin to start to colour.
Add the stock and bring to the boil. Simmer until the potatoes are soft.
Mash with a potato masher or use a stick blender. Add extra liquid to get desired thickness. Serve
Variations:
Ah where to begin...
When you add the extra liquid use milk or cream instead of stock. I have even used skim milk powder instead of fresh milk, still adds a creamy flavour.
Add a chopped onion to the potatoes, allow to soften for as long as possible before adding the liquid.
Use sweet potatoes instead of all "normal" spuds
Add cooked bacon for extra flavour
Add grated cheese for extra flavour
If garlic is you thing then add some garlic along with the potatoes
Add chopped leek to the potatoes
Add chopped chives or chopped dill on the herbs front.
Add curry powder or garam masala (mix into the veggies after they are softened in the oil but before the stock and allow to become fragrant before adding the liquid)
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