What to make with leek

There are few things more versatile or more satisfying than potage parmentier (leek and potato soup) or one of its myriad variations. It’s good freshly-made and better the next day.

Also needs: potatoes, cream

Leek, parsley, and cheddar mash is a recipe adapted from page 28 of the April 2023 edition of Tesco's magazine.

Also needs: potatoes, cheddar cheese, parsley, butter

__notoc__ This recipe for potato leek soup is adapted from one by Daisy Garnett in her book Cooking Lessons. It makes a creamy puréed soup whose texture is even smoother when sieved.

Also needs: butter, onion, potatoes, broth or stock

This dish contains pasta and chopped hot dogs, baked in an oven. If fresh pasta is used for this recipe, the amount of pasta must be doubled.

Also needs: pasta, sausage, bell pepper, eggs, milk

Fumet de poisson is a fish stock.

Also needs: white fish, onion, celery, bay leaves, thyme, wine

Vichyssoise is a simple recipe that combines potatoes and leeks with a cream roux.

Also needs: potatoes, butter, shallot, broth or stock, wine, cream, milk

Also needs: beef, veal, chicken, onion, carrots, parsley, thyme, bay leaves

Also needs: butter, carrots, onion, celery, chicken, eggs, cream, peas, croutons

Kuku sabzi is a Persian dish made of eggs and herbs. The panoply of leafy fragrances in this variant recipe cuts into the starchy potato flavor, an influence from the tortilla española.

Also needs: eggs, nutmeg, milk, potatoes, butter, paprika, onion, cilantro, dill, fenugreek

Roasted vegetable pasta is a tried and true favorite. You can add whatever vegetables you prefer.

Also needs: onion, bell pepper, thyme, broth or stock, garlic, tomato sauce, basil, wine, pasta, parmesan

Also needs: veal, chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, tomatoes, tomato paste

Serve this hearty dish with rice.

Also needs: coriander, chile peppers, ginger, cilantro, garlic, onion, lemongrass, bell pepper, coconut milk, soy sauce, chicken, basil