126 Leek Purée

Main ingredients

• 600 g (1 lb 6 oz) the white part of leeks
• 3</

1. Slice the leeks into rounds and wash thoroughly under running water. Drain.
2. Sweat them ‘à sec’ - without fat or liquid - in the heavy-based pan for five minutes to evaporate some of their juices.
3. Moisten with the chicken stock, season with salt and pepper and cook gently, uncovered, for about thirty minutes.
4. Purée the mixture in the liquidis