Potato and Leek Soup Recipe

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 5 leeks sliced
  • 6 tbsp flour
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 5 potatoes, peel, dice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Butter and chives, garnish

    • Instructions:

    1. In a large pot over medium heat saute leeks in butter.
    2. Remove from heat, let cool a bit.
    3. Stir in flour.
    4. Mix well.
    5. Add water and mix well again.
    6. Return to heat and add potatoes, salt, and pepper.
    7. Bring to a boil.
    8. Then lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
    9. When potatoes are tender break up potatoes with a masher, add milk and heat just under boiling.
    10. Garnish individual serving dishes with butter and chives and serve with a large bowl of crusty croutons.