Cream Of Leek Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large leeks
1 small potato
1 medium carrot
1 ounce butter
2 pints vegetables or 2 pints chicken stock
salt pepper
1/4 pint heavy cream or 1/4 pint creme fraiche

Preparation

chop the vegetables. Melt the butter and saute the vegetables for a few minutes,stirring occasionally.
Add the stock and bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly before blending in a liquidizer.
Return to pan and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Stir in the cream and reheat without boiling.
Serve with some nice crusty bread and enjoy.