Chard and leek soup Recipe

Chard and leek soup Recipe

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 150g/5½oz chard leaves, chopped
  • 3 baby leeks, chopped
  • 200ml/7fl oz chicken stock
  • 55ml/2fl oz double cream
  • 2 slices pancetta, chopped and fried until golden
  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the chard and leeks and cook for three minutes.
  2. Add the chicken stock, bring to the boil and cook for a further five minutes.
  3. Add the double cream and stir well.
  4. To serve, place the soup in a bowl and top with the cooked pancetta.