| German Leek Soup
3 leeks, white part only 3 ounces of butter 1 large. onion, chopped 4 cups of chicken stock or canned broth 1 cup of milk Salt, to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 3/4 cup of ham, cut into julienne strips; optional |
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Wash leeks thoroughly and slice into 1 inch pieces. In heavy pan, melt butter and sauté leeks and onion until soft (10-15 minutes). Add stock, salt, and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Serve sprinkled with ham or fresh chopped parsley. |