Leek and sausage soup meal

Savour the taste of Quebec with this leek and sausage soup! Perfect for autumn and winter suppers at Montréal's public markets.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 2 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts)
- 3 diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 4 cups of chicken stock
- 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1/4 lb sausage of your choice, sliced into rounds
- 1/4 teaspoon savory
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over a medium heat, then add the olive oil.
- Cook the leeks and carrots until tender (but not browned). Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the chicken stock into the saucepan. Add the potatoes and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the sausage, salt, savory and pepper.
- Leave to simmer for 10 minutes.