SOUP PARMENTIER   
  Ingredients :
    3 cups leek, thinly sliced, white and light green part)
    3 tablespoons butter
    4 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped
    8 cups water or chicken bouillon
    1 tablespoon salt
    6 tablespoons heavy cream
    Chopped parsley

  Preparation:

Melt butter in a skillet and add leek. Sauté leek in butter for 4 minutes. Separate.
Place water or bouillon in a large saucepan and add chopped potatoes, salt and leeks. Bring to a boil and cook until everything is tender, approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Transfer all to a processor or a blender and process to form a purée. Correct seasoning.
Stir in heavy cream just before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
 
        6 servings
       
 
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