Potato Leek Soup

Rich in Creamy Goodness, Calories and Cholesterol

3 Leeks
4 Large Potatoes
1/4 C. Butter
1 C. 1/2 and 1/2
1 Qt. Stock (32 oz.) or 2 cans + 2 addl oz milk
1/4 tsp Parsley
2 tbs Shallot
2 tbs Celery
1/8 tsp celery seed
1/8 tsp SWEET Paprika NOT HOT Hungarian

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4-6 strips bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
1 oz. CREAM SHERRY not fino or manzilla or vermouth
cheddar cheese
parsley


quarter potatoes
Cut root tips and dark green off of Leeks, reserving for garnish if desired
cut in 1/2 and wash leeks
chop fine
Sautee shallots and leeks in 1/2 butter 5-7 min
add potatoes, celery, stock, simmer 20-25 min
remove vegetables to bowl, mash finely (puree), return to pot
stir in 1/2 & 1/2, remaining butter, sherry and bacon heat for additional minute

garnish with parsley & cheddar cheese

slightly modified from cooks.com
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,191,133188-245192,00.html