Traditional Leek & Potato Soup From Wales Recipe

• 2 lg. leeks
• 4 or possibly 5 med. potatoes (1 lb.)
• 1 slice bacon
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 c. chicken broth
• Salt to taste
• Freshly grnd pepper
• 1 c. lowfat milk
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• Caerphilly or possibly cheddar cheese, grated

1. Clean leeks under running water and cut into 1/2" squares.
2. Peel and dice potatoes.
3. Cut bacon into small squares and fry.
4. Add in butter and let it heat, then add in vegetables.
5. Saute/fry about 5 min without browning.
6. Stir in stock, season to taste.
7. Cover and simmer 30 min till vegetables are tender.
8. Add in lowfat milk a little at a time, NOT boiling, then stir in parsley.
9. Serve in soup bowls with liberal sprinkling of grated cheese.
10. Serves 4.

leeks, potatoes, bacon, butter, chicken broth, salt, freshly grnd pepper, milk, parsley, cheddar cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/traditional-leek-potato-soup-from-wales-33514 (may not work)