Irish Potato and Leek Soup

This is a tasty, hearty soup for a cold winter's day or anytime.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 2  cups leeks, chopped
• 2  stalks celery, diced
• 1  small onion, diced
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 4  medium potatoes, coarsely chopped
• 4  cups  vegetable stock or 4  cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1⁄2 cups  light cream
• 2  teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped

Directions

1. In large pan, heat the oil and add the leeks, celery, onion and garlic.
2. Saute over medium heat, until the vegetables are soft.
3. Stir in the vegetable stock or water, potatoes, salt, pepper& thyme; bring to a boil.
4. Simmer over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
5. Add the cream and herbs and return to a light simmer, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the soup from the heat and let sit a few minutes before serving.
7. Serve with warm bread.