Leek And Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large leeks
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. butter
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 c. chicken stock
1 c. heavy cream or 1 c. milk and 1 tsp. cornstarch
salt and pepper

Preparation

Discard top half of green part of leeks.
Clean under running water.
Chop and cook with the onion in the butter.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring.
Add potatoes and stock; bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Add the cream and bring just to a boil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.