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List of ingredients for Potage bonne femme (Leek and potato soup)


* 4 medium Leeks, dark green leaves removed and sliced
* 1 large Onion, chopped
* 1 Clove garlic, crushed
* 50 g Butter
* 250 g Potatoes, sliced
* 1 pint Vegetable or light Chicken stock
* Seasoning
* 560 ml Milk or less
* 140 ml Single cream

===Method===
* Melt the Butter in a pan and slowly Stew (covered) the Leeks, Onion and Garlic until they are soft - around 10 minutes.
* Add the Potatoes, Stock and seasoning.
* When the Vegetables are cooked, remove a few Leek slices and Potato, reserve, and purée the rest.
* Return the puréed Soup to the pan and add the Milk until you have the consistency you require.
* Add the Cream, and reserved Vegetables and reheat without Boiling.
* Garnish with croûtons if desired.

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