Leek and Potato Soup

This classic leek and potato soup is inexpensive and so easy to make, you may be surprised at how much flavor it has. This is a tasty, warming soup for a cold day.  I  adapted this recipe from the cookbook "SOUP". 


Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion, chopped

2 leeks, sliced thinly

14 oz red potatoes, sliced thinly

3 tablespoons butter

3 cups boiling water

2 cubes vegetable bouillon dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water
sour cream, to serve

Direction

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add the onion, leeks, and potatoes, and saute for 4-5 minutes until soft. 

3. Pour in the dissolved vegetable bouillon and 3 cups boiling water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

4. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return to the rinsed-out saucepan. Reheat the soup, and serve warm with sour cream.