Cream Of Leek Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 3 small leeks, washed & coarsely chopped (1/2 lb.)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 cup light cream
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Recipe

• 1 saute the chopped bacon in a large saucepan for 3 minutes. add the onion, celery and leeks and saute 5 minutes. pour in the stock, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. pour the soup in a blender and puree. return the soup to the pan and add light cream. heat, but do not boil. serve sprinkled with finely chopped chives.