Potato Leek Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. coarsely chopped onions (about 1/2 lb.)
4 c. sliced leek (white part only, about 2/3 lb.)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 Tbsp. butter, margarine or oil
4 c. chicken stock (about 2 cans clear chicken broth)
salt
freshly ground white pepper or regular white pepper
1 c. half and half

Preparation

Saute onions, leek and potatoes in butter over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add stock and bring to a boil.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Puree potato-leek mixture in blender.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Add half and half.
Return to heat and heat through.
Makes 6 servings.