Potato Leek Soup

Just made this tonight and it was delicious! DH had put in a request for it and I'm not the greatest cook. Well, I'm not bad I just dont like to cook. I kinda combined a few different recipes I found online to make this and added a few of my own ideas. Hope you like it!


Ingredients1 stick butter & a few swirls olive oil2 leeks, finely choppedsalt and pepper to taste1 quart chicken broth & a little white wine1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon thyme, dash chili powder4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced2 cups whole milk

1 bay leaf

reduced fat shredded white cheddar

Directions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and add olive oil. Cook leeks
in butter with salt and pepper until tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Then add thyme and chili powder and cook another minute or so.
2. Stir cornstarch into broth and wine and pour broth into pot. Add the potatoes and bay leaf. Pour in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Mash potatoes. Add shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese to top of each bowl of soup along with a little salt and pepper.