Garlic Potato Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup seasons garlic & herb dressing mix good prepared
• 2 lb leeks cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 cup milk 
• 0.5 tsp pepper 
• 4 cups russet potatoes cubed peeled
• 1 tsp salt 
• 5 cups water 

Equipment

• pot
• blender

Directions

1. Heat 1/4 cup of the dressing in large stockpot on medium heat.
2. Add leeks; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper; cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Cool 10 min.
4. Add leek mixture, in batches, to blender; cover. Blend until pureed. Return to stockpot.
5. Stir in milk and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; cook on medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
6. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.