LEEK AND CELERY SOUP

Leek and Celery Soup image

Provided by Marian Arbour @yfcsc

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoon(s) butter
3 - leeks white and 1 inch of green
4 cup(s) chopped celery
2 - yellow onions- chopped
1 large potato, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon(s) each dried thyme & white pepper
5 - chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
1/4 cup(s) chopped chives

Steps:

Cut off green part of leeks and leave all white and 1 inch of the green leek..cut leek in half from top to bottom and wash under cold water separating the leek as the dirt collects in between the white layers rough chop..
In large pot melt butter stir in all the vegetables and seasonings lower the heat and stirring occasionally simmer until vegetables are tender..add stock bring to boil turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes covered., remove from heat.
Using blender puree the soup,,pour in batches through sieve in case there are some little lumps. Add cream to serve and sprinkle with chives. If freezing the soup add the cream when you serve..do not add when it is being frozen. this freezes just great.