Potato Leek Soup

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/potato_leek_soup/

Ingredients

• 2 large leeks, cut lengthwise, separate, clean. Use only the white and pale green parts, chop.
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large russet potatoes or 4 red/white potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Tabasco sauce or other red chili sauce
• Salt & Pepper

Directions

• Cook leeks in butter with salt and pepper in a medium sized sauce pan. Cover pan, cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Check often. Do not brown leeks! Browning will give leeks a burnt taste.

• Add water, broth, and potatoes. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 10-20 minutes (check at the 10 minute mark to make sure you don't end up with mushy potatoes). Scoop about half of the soup mixture into a blender, puree and return to pan. Add parsley, and thyme. Add a few dashes of chili sauce to taste. Add some freshly ground pepper, 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste.