October 2008
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Julia Child's Classic Potato and Leek Soup
3-4 cups of diced peeled potatoes (1 lb.) 3 cups thinly sliced leeks, including the tender greens 2 quarts water 1 Tablespoon salt 6 tablespoons heavy cream or 3 tablespoons softened butter * 3 tablespoons minced chives or parsley *
* optional
Simmer vegetables, salt, and water together, partially covered for 40-50 minutes in a 3-4 quart saucepan. Mash the vegetables into the soup with a...