Yummy vegbox dinner

[karohemd]

Thick Chard and Leek Soup



Based on an idea by *gasp* Antony Worrall Thompson but with my own twist.
Cut the stalks from the chard leaves and chop them finely.
Slice the leeks finely.
Chop some garlic.
Heat a generous glug of olive oil and a big knob of butter in a large saucepan on medium heat, add the above, stir for a while then cover, reduce the heat a bit and stirring occasionally, cook until tender.
Dust with flour and stir until a light roux forms in the fat.
Fill up with milk and bring to the boil, add half a vegetable stock cube, season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg and simmer until thickening slightly.
Stir in a handful of grated mature cheddar until melted.
Finally, put in the chopped chard leaves, cover, turn off the heat and let steam for a few minutes until the chard has wilted.
Combine and serve with boiled new potatoes (nannyos this week).

There's enough left for lunch and dinner tomorrow but I had to use up the chard in one go. It shrinks like spinach, though.
That adds green veg to my daily consumption and almost accomplishes proper five a day (no purple but that's difficult).

Comments

[whiskeylover.livejournal.com]

Nothing wrong with Anthony Worrall Thompson- of all the celeb chefs, he is actually my favourite, as he does proper food.

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

*nods* Yeah, he's not too bad, I just don't like him very much personally.
His recipes usually are down to earth without fancy thrills unlike *spit* Delia Smith who's supposed to be simple and comes across all posh and arrogant. I've never been able to watch any of her programmes without cringing.

[nannyo.livejournal.com]

Does the *having my own potato* dance.
N.

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Hehehe.