Make potato and leek soup using the full leek, including its green portion. A simple, comforting soup that makes good use of the vegetable and its flavour.
Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks. Stir to coat with butter. Cover the saucepan. Cook until the leeks are tender, stirring often for about 10 minutes. Add the potatoes. Cover and cook until potatoes begin to soften but do not brown, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups of stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and until vegetables are very tender, for about 30 minutes.
Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks. Stir to coat with butter. the saucepan. Cook until the leeks are tender, stirring often for about 10 minutes. Add the potatoes. Cover and cook until potatoes begin to soften but do not brown, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups of stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, for about 30 minutes.
Puree soup in batches in a processor or using an until smooth. Return to saucepan. Thin with additional stock if the soup is too thick. Add the cream, season with salt and pepper and bring the soup to a simmer. Ladle into warm bowls. Garnish with sour cream and serve!
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