Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
3 large leeks, trimmed and chopped (only small amount of green)
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
6 c. water
salt and pepper
1 c. heavy cream
1 qt. shucked oysters (liquid reserved)

Preparation

Melt butter and saute leeks over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Puree the mixture in a food processor.
Return to saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add cream, oysters and reserved liquid.
Cook several minutes.