Leek And Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 large leeks, sliced (green tops also)
2 Tbsp. oil or margarine
dash of cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley
2 c. cold water
1 large onion, chopped
3 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. cream

Preparation

Cook potatoes in water about 10 minutes.
Saute leeks and onion in oil until golden.
Add to potatoes and stir in milk and seasonings.
Simmer until the flavors are blended (about 15 minutes).
Add parsley and heat almost to boiling, stirring frequently.
Enrich soup with cream and serve hot.