French Potato Soup With Leek - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts, washed well and minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 large potatoes, cubed & peeled
1/2 cup celery, minced
2 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
1 dash salt
1 cup milk
1 dash pepper

Preparation

Saute leek in olive oil in a large pot 2 minutes.
Add onion, garlic, celery, and potato, saute 3-5 minutes.
Add water, stock, and salt. Bring to a low boil.
Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender.
Remove from heat, strain off half of liquid and reserve.
Process potato/leek mixture in small batches in a food processor. Return to pot with reserved liquid.
Season to taste.
Stir in milk and serve hot.