Ingredients

30ml/2tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium potato, peeled and very finely cubed
450g/1 lb leeks, washed and chopped
900ml/1 ½ pts vegetable stock
250g/9oz vegan soft cheese with Garlic and Herbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper

What to do

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently cook the potato until tender. Add the leeks and sweat with the lid on for about 5 minutes.

2. Add the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes.

3. Put the vegan soft cheese with garlic and herbs into a bowl. Add a few spoons of soup and blend together with a fork to make a thick, creamy consistency. Stir into the hot soup and season to taste.

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