Potato, Leek & Bacon Soup

Directions

1Set slow cooker to sear (if your slow cooker doesn't have this function, use a fry pan)

2Add a little olive oil, and fry off leek

3Change setting to LOW

4Add in garlic, potatoes, bones and hock

5Pour stock over, and cook for around 4 hours on low

6Remove smoked hock and pork/bacon bones, set aside to cool enough for ease of handling

7At this point, I blitz the potato mixture.

8Add meat (removed from bones) back into slow cooker, with a slug of cream (optional), and a good handful of tasty cheese (optional), salt and pepper - heat through, and serve with crusty bread