Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 teaspoons butter
• 3 cups leeks (you can substitute onions)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 quarts water
• salt and pepper
• 4 cups potatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a 5 quart pan.
• 2 add leeks or onions and cook slowly for 5 minutes without browning.
• 3 blend in flour and cook for 2 minutes. gradually add water, stirring to prevent lumps.
• 4 add potatoes, bring to a boil and simmer partially covered 45 minutes.
• 5 you can prepare ahead to this point if you like.
• 6 before serving, bring soup to a simmer and stir in cream, parsley and 3 tablespoons more butter.