Potato and Leek Soup


Course : Soups
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


4 tablespoons butter

5 medium leeks sliced (white part only)

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 cups hot water

5 medium potatoes -- peeled and diced

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter and chives -- for garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a large pot over medium heat saute leeks in butter. Remove from heat, let cool a bit. Stir in flour. Mix well. Add water and mix well again. Return to heat and add potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Then lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. When potatoes are tender break up potatoes with a masher, add milk and heat just under boiling. Garnish individual serving dishes with butter and chives and serve with a large bowl of crusty croutons.


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