Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced (about one cup)
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Method

  • Melt butter in stockpot over medium high heat.
  • Add leeks and onions; cook until translucent.
  • Stir in flour until well mixed.
  • Add broth or stock; bring to the boil, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
  • Add potatoes and reduce heat to a simmer; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add all remaining ingredients; cook until thoroughly heated.