Traditional Welsh Cawl Cennin (Leek Soup)

Enjoy a taste of Wales with this traditional leek soup recipe! This simple soup is made with leeks, potatoes, bacon, garlic, vegetable stock or water, salt and pepper for a hearty meal that’s ready in just 45 minutes!

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Large pot

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Cuisine:

Welsh

Keywords:

Welsh, Leek Soup, Cawl Cennin, Traditional

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lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 large leeks, sliced into thin rounds

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes

1 cup of vegetable stock or water

4 slices of bacon, diced into small pieces

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the leeks and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the potatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in the vegetable stock or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Add the bacon pieces to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

Nutrition:

Calories – 300; Fat – 12g; Carbohydrates – 40g; Protein – 8g; Sodium – 600mg; Cholesterol – 20mg

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Did You Know?

Glamorgan sausages are made with cheese, breadcrumbs, and herbs and are a vegetarian alternative to traditional sausages.