Carefully remove the pot from the slow cooker and use a hand-held blender to blitz the soup until smooth – watch out for splashes. Stir in enough milk to reach your preferred consistency (see Tips).

Leek and potato soup is incredibly easy to make ... To make the bread croutons, add the cream, leeks and thyme to a pot and let it cook for two to three minutes until the mixture has softened ...

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork. Flip the slow cooker to warm, you can leave it hear until you are about ready for ...