Potato and leek soup

Evou's  favorite soepie

Ingredients:

6 medium potatoes, cubed 

2 cups leeks, white part only, thinly sliced

1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced

1 cup thinly sliced onion

1 cup coarsely shredded carrots

3 cups water

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 can chicken or beef broth

2 cups half and half or 1 can evaporated milk, diluted

chopped chives (optional)

Directions: Put cubed potatoes, leeks, celery, onions, carrots and water into a large saucepan. Add salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Cover and cook at medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are very tender. Add  broth and cream to mixture. Heat to boiling point. Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of chives.

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