Courgette, Potato And Leek Soup

• 2 potatoes large floury, peeled and diced
• 2 leeks ~200g - chopped
• 4 sticks celery chopped, after removing the strings
• 1 carrot peeled and chopped
• 1 courgette diced
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 3/8 cups water or chicken stock or vegetable stock if you prefer
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 chopped garlic
• sea salt
• ground white pepper

1. Wash all the vegetables and prepare as stated in ingredient list above
2. In a large saucepan, heat oil and saute chopped leek and celery until slightly soften.
3. Put other vegetables into pan, pour in water, and bring to boil. Add paprika, chopped garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes (or until all vegetables cooked)
5. Check and correct seasonings to your taste.
6. (Optional: blend to a smooth consistency. Or leave in its broth form)
7. Ladle to soup bowl and enjoy.

potatoes, leeks, celery, carrot, courgette, vegetable oil, water, paprika, garlic, salt, ground white pepper

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Courgette_-Potato-And-Leek-Soup-1692359 (may not work)