Pistrang.com - Leek and Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 medium leeks; white part only, minced
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced very thin
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 to 2 cups of milk or cream (optional)
• salt to taste
• ground white pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives or scallion for garnish (optional)