Microwave Vichyssoise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 medium leeks, washed and minced
1 medium onion, minced
2 c. potatoes, finely diced
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. half and half
salt to taste
white pepper to taste

Preparation

In a deep 2 1/2 to 3-quart casserole, melt butter on full power 30 seconds.
Add leeks and onion.
Heat, uncovered, on full power 3 minutes.
Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to butter-leek mixture.
Heat, covered, on full power 15 to 18 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
Press mixture through a sieve or electric blender until smooth.
Return mixture to casserole and gradually stir in cream.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Heat, covered, on roast 6 minutes or until soup is very hot.