Aroma of foods is  one important factors in  eating foods that  we like. Here’s  the

recipe and procedures of  delicious scented potato soup.

 125 g/4 oz butter

400 g/14 oz leeks, chopped

225 g/ 8oz onions, chopped

325 g/12 oz Maris Piper potatoes, chopped

1.2 liters/2 pints chicken stock

250 ml./8 ft oz double cream

12 fresh basil leaves

salt and pepper

Procedures

 Melt the butter in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the leeks and the onions and cook  over a  low heat until soft but not browned. Add the potatoes and simmer until the potatoes are soft and tender. Add the cream and simmer for a further-5 minutes.

Add the cream and simmer for further 5 minutes. Add the basil leaves and puree in a liquidizer or food processor. Pass through a sieve and season to taste. To serve reheat gently.

 This is a perfect simple starter on its own or serve with tomato crostini to make a more wholesome meal. Follow with calves liver with braised celery, then mango tarte tatin with vanilla.