Hot Vichyssoise

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 5 medium leeks
• minced (white part only)
• 1 medium onion
• minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 medium potatoes
• cubed
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives
• chopped
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. Melt butter in large saucepan, saute leeks and onion until tender.
2. Add broth and potatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Reserve 3 cups of soup and puree the rest in blender until smooth.
4. Return to saucepan and add chives, salt and pepper.
5. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
6. Serve immediately.