Leek Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
6 leeks, thinly sliced
1/4 c. flour
4 c. water
3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tsp. dried basil
1 c. milk

Preparation

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes.
Add leeks.
Saute 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Add bouillon cubes, potatoes and basil.
Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Stir in milk and cook until thoroughly heated.
Yield: 7 cups.