Cock-A-Leekie Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
4 large leeks (white part only), sliced
3 potatoes, diced
1 large onion, minced
3 c. chicken stock
2 c. milk
1 c. heavy cream
salt and white pepper
chopped chives

Preparation

In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter and saute leeks, potatoes and onion, stirring often, until onion is tender.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in stock and milk; cover and cook 5 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove and puree vegetables.
Return vegetables to soup; add cream and season with salt and pepper. Warm and serve garnished with chives.