Low Fat Potato and Leek Soup in Microwave

From my Panasonic Genius Cookbook - 1200w Microwave. Original recipe suggested cream, I use skim evap. milk to make it low fat. This is so quick and easy and I make it each winter now.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 800  g potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups leeks, thinly sliced
• 2  teaspoons dried thyme
•  salt & pepper
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 1  cup  evaporated skim milk
•  fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Place potatoes, leeks, thyme, pepper and salt into a 4ltr (8 1/2 pts) casserole dish.
2. Cover and cook on full power 8-10 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cups of chicken stock, cover and cook full power 15 minutes.
4. Blend with stick blender, add milk and re-heat and serve with fresh chives.