Ingredients

  • 2 lg. leeks
  • 4 or possibly 5 med. potatoes (1 lb.)
  • 1 slice bacon
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly grnd pepper
  • 1 c. lowfat milk
  • 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • Caerphilly or possibly cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • Clean leeks under running water and cut into 1/2" squares.
  • Peel and dice potatoes.
  • Cut bacon into small squares and fry.
  • Add in butter and let it heat, then add in vegetables.
  • Saute/fry about 5 min without browning.
  • Stir in stock, season to taste.
  • Cover and simmer 30 min till vegetables are tender.
  • Add in lowfat milk a little at a time, NOT boiling, then stir in parsley.
  • Serve in soup bowls with liberal sprinkling of grated cheese.
  • Serves 4.