Potage Parmentier (Potato and Leek soup)

Hello Everyone! Welcome to my blog! I'm thinking this can just be a place where I can post recipes or whatever I'm thinking. For my first post I'm gonna make Potage Parmentier, or Potato and leek soup. It's super easy and yummy and can be served hot or cold!

Adapted from Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", one of my favorite cookbooks.

1 lb. Potatoes, washed, peeled, and sliced (about three cups)

1 lb. Leeks, washed and thinly sliced (again about three cups)

2 quarts water

Salt, to taste

4-6 Tbs whipping cream or 2-3 Tbs butter (or whatever plant based substitute you want)

Whatever other vegetables you want (cauliflower, broccoli, string beans, carrots, etc)

Whatever other seasonings you want (Garlic, herbs, pepper)

Boil the potatoes, leeks, salt, water, and whatever other vegetables you're adding for about an hour. 

Mash the veggies with a fork or masher, run them through a food processor or mill, heck even put it in a blender. Julia won't like it but I won't stop you!

Return the soup to the heat and add the butter or cream and other seasonings. Serve hot or cold in bowls. Enjoy!