Potato Leek Soup (With Beans)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lb potatoes, diced
• 6 cups broth
• 1 tsp salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 1/2 cup cream (optional)
• 1 can / (15 oz) beans, drained

Method

1. Sauté leeks in butter 8 minutes; add garlic 30 seconds.
2. Add potatoes and broth; simmer 20 minutes until tender.
3. Blend until smooth (or partially blend).
4. Add beans with the broth.
5. Season and add cream if using.

Notes

Soups taste better the next day—cool quickly and refrigerate.