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penguinmum's creamy fish pie: smoky, seasonal fish in a creamy white sauce with grated, rather than mashed, tatties on top - a meal of the highest comfort-food order.
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Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium leek 1 medium stick celery 225g potato, diced 1 litre vegetable stock 280g frozen petits pois Some grated cheese to sprinkle on top when served |
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MethodHeat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the leek and fry over a medium heat for 5 mins until softened. Add the celery and potato and cook for a further 5 mins.Pour the stock over the vegetables and bring to the boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins. Add petits pois and simmer further 5 mins until potato is tender. Using a hand blender or food processor, blend the soup until smooth. Reheat if necessary before serving and top with grated cheese. | |||||||||||||||||||
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