Leek And Mushroom Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
4-5 lg. leeks, washed and thinly sliced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 c. chicken stock
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 c. light cream
Salt and pepper
Optional: Chopped chives
Chopped parsley

Preparation

In large frying pan, melt butter and saute leeks and mushrooms until almost soft, about 5 minutes.
Add stock, and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and add the potatoes. Simmer, with lid ajar, about 30 minutes.
Cool and puree in a blender.
Add cream.
Serve hot or cold.
Garnish with chopped chives, a few mushroom slices, or chopped parsley.