Savory Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup butter cubed
• 4 cups chicken broth 
• 0.5 cup chives minced
• 3 cups half and half 
• 4 medium leek white chopped ( serving only)
• 2 cups potatoes with milk and butter) prepared mashed
• 10 servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute leeks and chives in butter until tender.
2. Add the broth, potatoes and savory; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly.
3. Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Stir in the cream, salt and pepper; heat through.