Potato & Leek Soup
- 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
- 2 medium leeks or 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 3 cups milk
- 5 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (don't worry if you have neither)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup light cream
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Thickener
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- Garnishes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
- 6 slices lean bacon, crisply fried and chopped or crumbled
- In a 6 to 8 quart stockpot melt the butter and gently cook the leeks or onions, being careful not to let the leek or onion brown.
- Add the peeled and sliced potatoes, the milk, the stock,& the herbs.
- Cover and simmer gently for about an hour or until potatoes are completely cooked through.
- Stir together cornstarch and water.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Add to soup, stirring constantly to avoid lumping.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, then puree the soup.
- Add the cream and gently heat, but do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with garnishes.
butter, leeks, potatoes, milk, chicken stock, fresh chives, celery seeds, thyme, light cream, salt, cornstarch, cold water, fresh chives, lean bacon
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/potato-leek-soup-47193 (may not work)