Title: Leek, Potato and Celeriac Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 1 Servings

1/4	c	Butter
4		Leeks; roots & tops removed
3	md	Potatoes; scrubbed - and cut into 1/2" slices
1		Celeriac knob; peeled - and cut into 1" chunks
4	c	Chicken or vegetable stock
		Thyme, basil and/or marjoram - (Fresh), to taste

Melt butter in stockpot.

Slice leeks into 1/4-inch slices and add to stockpot.

Saute for 5 minutes until golden. Add potatoes and celeriac and saute for 5 minutes. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup stock, cover and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pour vegetables and stock into a food processor or blender and puree. Return puree to stockpot and add remaining stock and herbs. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot.

From: The Cook's Garden catalog - Spring/Summer 1990 - page 8

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