RECIPES a whole world of taste Extra Special Leek Soup with Garlic and Herb Topped Croutons Vegan Serves 4 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 Swedish Soft with Garlic and Herbs ( dairy free soft cheese) salt and freshly ground black pepper To serve 4 slices white bread 100g/4oz Swedish Soft with Garlic and Herbs (or Plain if preferred) ( dairy free soft cheese) to garnish - chopped chives Method 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 Swedish Soft 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. 4. Toast the bread on both sides and remove the crusts. Cut into bite sized croutons and spread one side of each with Swedish Soft (Garlic & Herbs or Plain). Place on a baking sheet and pop under the grill for a few seconds until golden and bubbling. 5. Heat the soup through gently, but do not boil. 6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each one with a few croutons. Sprinkle some chopped chives over and serve. Copyright The Vegetarian Society and Fayrefield Foods Ltd 2002. Swedish Soft is an exciting new non-dairy alternative to full fat soft cheese, available in Plain and Garlic and Herb flavour, free from cholesterol, lactose, gluten and animal fats. Available in Asda, Tesco, Holland & Barret and all good independent Health Food Stores. More recipes Mexican Piquante Dip Indian aloo kofta with spiced tomato sauce Swiss mushroom rosti Thai red curry with fragrant rice Cous Cous with spicy baked aubergine and chickpea stew Tofu kebabs with a Simply Delicious Mayonnaise dressing Asparagus fettucine stir fry with peanut sauce Baked mushrooms filled with spinach, Brie and walnuts Noodles and vegetables in a creamy cajun stir fry Lasagne with chestnuts and peppers Mediterranean vegetable and Quorn puff pie Sandwich fillings Baked apples stuffed with Wild Thyme and Fragrant Herb Honey  Back to main NVW index Clicking on the symbol left will always take you back to the main recipe index for our entire website

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