POTATO & LEEK SOUP

Serves 4

4 tablespoons butter

6 leeks -- washed well & sliced

I medium onion -- chopped

1 potato -- peeled & diced

2 cups hot water

2 cups milk

L/2 cup heavy cream

Salt & pepper to taste

Saute leeks and onion in melted butter stirring for 5 minutes. Add potato, hot water and milk and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for half an hour. Add cream and seasoning. Garnish with chopped chives. Serves 4 to 6.