ONION AND LEEK SOUP

Onions and leeks are great for adding flavor to savory meals.  They also contain vitamins and minerals that will help keep your heart healthy.

Prep time:  10 minutes
Cook time:  20 minutes
Serves:  4

Ingredients:
4 tbsp. butter
4 leeks, trimmed and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, chopped
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
small bunch of tarragon, chopped
1 cup milk
salt and pepper
creme fraiche or sour cream

Equipment:
cutting board
sharp knife
saucepan
wooden spoon
blender

1.  Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add the onion and leeks.  Cook gently for about 5-7 minutes, until the onion and leeks are softened.

2.  Add the potatoes and stock.  Cook for another 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

3.  Stir in the tarragon.  Remove from the heat and let cool.  It is dangerous to blend a soup when it is hot because the heat will force the lid off the blender.

4.  Pour the cold mixture into a blender.  Blend until smooth.  Reheat with the milk in a saucepan to make soup.  Season with salt and pepper.  Top with creme fraiche.