Potato and Leek Soup

I love soups.....so does my family:)  I mean they can be such a great addition to the dinner menu.  Make a soup, a hearty salad and some good crusty bread, and.....you are done.....AND everyone is happy:))

Here's another favorite, which is again Healthy, low fat, tasty and easy!

Serves 4-6

Ingredients :
3 leeks cleaned and sliced thinly
250 gm potato peeled and cubed
700 ml water/veg stock
1 tbsp light butter & 1 tbsp olive oil
300 ml skim milk
snipped chives/spring onions to garnish

Method :
1.  Melt the light butter in the saucepan and add olive oil to it. 
2.  Saute sliced leeks on high flame for 3-4 minutes.
3.  Add diced potatoes, water/stock, bring to boil and cover to simmer for 20  minutes.
4.  Leave it to cool, then blend it in a blender to a smooth puree.
Note:  Since leeks can be quite 'fibry' I like to pass the puree through a nylon seive before returning it to heat.
5.  Reheat the puree, add milk to it, and the seasoning(salt and pepper).
6.  Ladle the soup into soup bowls, garnishing with snipped chives/spring onions and some garted parmesan (if you like).