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North French winter soup with leeks, potatoes and sausage

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This North French winter soup is simple, sturdy and perfect for rough weather. Leeks and potatoes form a soft base, while sausage makes the soup savory and filling.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 35 min

Ingredients

  • butter – 1 1/2 tbsp
  • onion, chopped – 1 medium
  • leeks, sliced – 2 large
  • carrots, diced – 2 medium
  • potatoes, diced – 14 oz
  • chicken stock – 5 cups
  • smoked sausage, sliced – 9 oz
  • fresh thyme – 1 tsp
  • coarse mustard – 1 tbsp
  • heavy cream – 3 tbsp
  • salt – 1/2 tsp
  • black pepper – 1/2 tsp

Method

1. Melt the butter in a large pot and cook the onion, leeks and carrots for 5 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes, stock and thyme and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add the sausage to the pot and let it cook for another 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the mustard and cream and warm through briefly.
5. Season with salt and pepper and serve piping hot.