Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup

There are a lot of basic recipes for Leek and Potato Soup.  The best one I've eaten in a while is a very simple version inspired by Julia Child.  We cooked this tonight it got rave reviews.  I will definitely cook this again.

4 Cups of chopped leeks (white parts and tender greens)
4 Cups of diced potatoes
8 cups of water (Make sure to use water, not chicken broth).
2 teaspoons of salt
1/2 cup of cream
Salt and Pepper to taste

1.  Chop the leeks and wash them thoroughly of dirt - Add to large soup pot.
2.  Dice potatoes, add to soup pot.
3.  Add water to soup pot
4.  Add Salt
5.  Bring to a boil.
6.  Simmer 30 minutes
7.  Add soup to a blender or food processor and blend till smooth.  This has to be done in batches.
8.  Add soup back to pot. 
9.  Add cream
10.  Salt to taste
11.  Heat and serve immediately.

Amazingly simple and tasty.  Damn.  A great meal.