Potato Leek Soup(Vichyssoise) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 T butter
5 c peeled and diced potatoes
1 c heavy cream
1 c sliced leeks (or substitute onions)
4 c chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
garnish with minced chives

Preparation

In a large soup pot, melt butter and saute leeks until limp 3-5 minutes.
Add potatoes and chicken broth.
Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Cool slightly.
Puree in a blender or food processor until mixture is smooth.
Return to pot add heavy cream. Season to taste.
Chill the soup well or may be served hot.