Potato-Leek Soup

By á-44560

Excellent Soup

Ingredients

• 1 T. unsalted butter
• 3/4 C thinly sliced leeks (white part only) or Vidalia onion (uses one leek)
• 1/2 chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 C reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 C cubed potatoes
• 1/2 C half and half
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/8 t white pepper
• Chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter over medium heat, add onions, celery, and garlic and cook until soft but not browned, about 15 minutes.
Add broth and potatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree until smooth.
Add half and half gently warm, do not boil. Season with salt and pepper and garnish.
Serves 4