Classic Potato Leek Soup

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Everyone need a fabulous potato and leek soup in their repertoire - well this is it!! the classic flavour is simple, yer wonderful. make a terrific dinner by pairing a steaming bowl with a grilled cheese sandwich on mutigrain bread.

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Steps

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In a pot , melt butter over medium heat.

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Add leeks , celery , 1 / 2 teaspoons salt and 1 / 4 teaspoons pepper and cook , stirring often , for 5 minutes or until leeks are tender.

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Add potatoes , broth and 1 cup water.

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Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

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Reduce heat to medium-low and boil gently , covered , for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.

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Remove from heat.

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In a blender , in batches , or with an immersion blender , pure about half the soup until smooth , leaving half chunky.

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Return to pot , if necessary.

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Stir in milk.

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Heat over medium heat , stirring often , just until steaming.

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Stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Cooking.

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Cut the leek in half lengthwise and rinse well.

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Separate layers and rub out any grit , shake dry , then slice.

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Ingredients

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butter, leeks, celery, salt, pepper, potatoes, vegetable broth, milk, lemon juice