Creamy Leek And Potato Soup

Total Time: 10 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 medium leeks, thinly sliced
• 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup half-and-half
• chopped fresh chives, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients except half-and-half and chives in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
• 2 cover and cook on low heat 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.
• 3 pour vegetable mixture by batches into blender or food processor. cover and blend on high until smooth; return to cooker. stir in half-and-half.
• 4 cover and cook on low heat 20-30 minutes or until hot. sprinkle with chives.