1 tablespoon |
olive oil |
150g |
rindless bacon rashers, diced |
1 |
large onion, diced |
1 |
leek, white and pale green parts only, well rinsed and finely sliced |
2 |
garlic cloves, finely chopped |
2 |
celery stalks, sliced |
375ml |
pale ale or other pale beer |
1 litre |
chicken stock |
5 |
medium floury potatoes, cut into 2 cm pieces, about 900 g |
2 |
bay leaves |
1 teaspoon |
worstershire sauce |
1 teaspoon |
dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon |
fresh thyme leaves |
1/4 teaspoon |
sea salt |
1/4 |
freshly ground black pepper |
125ml |
thick cream |
120g |
grated smoked cheddar |