Title: Potato Bonne Femme
Categories: Soup Appetizer Vegetable
Yield: 6 Servings

8	c	Water
1/2	ts	Salt
1	lb	Potatoes, cubed
1	lb	Leeks, cleaned, trimmed & - thinly sliced
1/4	c	Parsley, chopped

In a large soup pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt, potatoes & leeks. Cover, reduce heat & cook until the vegetables are soft. This should take about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

Transfer the soup to a food procesor or blender & puree until smooth. Be careful not to over blend otherwise the potatoes will become sticky. reheat, stir in the parsley & serve.

VARIATIONS: Use any combinations of carrots, broccoli & beans. Add 1 package of watercress before pureeing the soup.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Winter, 1995

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