Potato Leek Soup

By slane2

Ingredients

• 1 T butter
• 2 C thinly sliced leeks (whites and 1" of greens)
• 1 C chopped celery
• 4 C chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 C peeled, diced potatoes
• 1 C chopped carrots
• 3/4 t dried thyme
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 C buttermilk
• 1 T minced, fresh dill

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add leeks and celery. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.

Add broth, potatoes, carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Working in batches, transfer soup to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return to pot. Stir in buttermilk and dill. Serve hot.