Potato and Leek Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, washed and sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup whipping cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, saute the onion, leek and garlic in the butter, until the onion is softened. Pile in the potatoes and add the stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

Simmer uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Puree the soup until smooth. Add the cream. Reheat gently over medium heat and add salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle up a bowl and garnish with bright green chives.