Potato And Garlic Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
2 leeks (white part only), cleaned and sliced
15 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 lb. potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1 c. milk or cream

Preparation

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large, heavy bottomed pot and saute leeks and garlic.
Cook over low heat for several minutes. Add potatoes, broth and salt and allow to come to a boil.
Cover and simmer 5 minutes to an hour.
Remove potatoes and garlic cloves; reserve both.
Puree a small amount at a time in a blender. When smooth, return to broth.
Add water if too thick.
Add milk or cream and heat.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
Serve.