Ingredients
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4
leeks, sliced paper thin
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1
medium onion, sliced paper thin
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6 tablespoons
butter
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4
large red potatoes
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4 cups
vegetable stock
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2 cups
milk
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2 cups
cream
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1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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sour cream and chopped chives, for garnish
Directions
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In a large saucepan, cook the leeks and onion in the butter until soft, but not brown.
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While the leeks and onions cook, peel and slice the potatoes to about 1/4 inch thick. Boil the slices for 10 minutes, strain, and add them to the leek and onion mixture.
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Add the vegetable stock to the saucepan. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
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Remove from heat and cool, then sieve or puree the soup until smooth.
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Return the soup to the heat and stir in the milk, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring slowly to a boil, and then remove from the heat. Cool for about 10 minutes and then blend or sieve a second time.
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Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped chives.
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