Potato Leek Soup

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Yield: 12 cups/ 3.1L
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2 cups	onions,, (1" chop)
3-1/2 cups	leeks,, (1" chop)
4 Tbsp	butter
4 Cups	potatoes, peeled,, (1" cube)
4 Cups	chicken stock
1 Cup	heavy cream
3 sprigs	parsley
3 sprigs	thyme
1	Bay leaf

Secure lid on Vita-Prep container. Set speed controls to Variable, #3. While machine is running, feed onions and leeks (1 cup/ 250ml at a time) through lid opening. Allow the machine to run for 5-10 seconds until each batch is finely chopped. Set aside each chopped cup/ 250ml. In a large saucepan, sweat onions and leeks in butter for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, bouquet garni, chicken stock and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove bouquet garni. Set Vita-Prep speed controls to Variable, #8. Puree soup in 3 batches, 10-15 seconds, for each batch or until desired consistency.
Return soup to the pot, reheat and serve.
*suggestions: Thin with additional chicken stock to serve cold, or use as a base for a corn chowder, seared scallops or codfish stew.

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