Ingredients
Croque monsieur
Method
1.In a large saucepan, melt butter on medium. Sauté leek, celery and garlic 3-4 minutes, until tender.
2.Add kumara and stock. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15-20 minutes, until tender.
3.Using a hand blender, purée soup until smooth. Season to taste. Swirl with cream and sprinkle with chives to serve.
4.Meanwhile, to make croque monsieur, spread both sides of each bread slice with butter. Spread one side of each with mustard. Sandwich together with ham and cheese. Just before serving, toast in a sandwich press 2-3 minutes, until golden.
5.Accompany soup with croque monsieur.