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I've been waiting for a non 90 degree day to make this soup and today was the day! This one is great if you have no idea what to do with those leeks you got in your box. Kids enjoy this because it's similar to a cream of potato soup without the cream and Cheddar Bunnies really love to dive in and take a swim - quick SAVE THEM!!! Get's them to put the food in their mouth every time. (to save money on those tasty little Cheddar Bunnies check out your local Big Lots store. Rather than paying $3.99 a box Big Lots has them for $1.30 a box, and Annie's mac n cheese is 80 cents a box!)

Potato Leek Soup serves 8

5 lbs. white potatoes, peeled and quartered

6 cups chicken broth

2 leeks, bulbs (the white part) only

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup white wine

2T fresh grated parmesean cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Cook the potatoes in the chicken stock until soft. DO NOT DRAIN, this can be tempting to to because it's such a habit. Put the potatoes in a food processor or blender with the chicken stock and puree until smooth (this may have to be done in batches). Half the leeks lengthwise and soak in water to clean. Drain and finely slice, saute in butter until transparent. Add the white wine and cook for 3 minutes. Add the cooked leeks to the blended potatoes and puree together until smooth. Return all the blended soup to the pot, stir in the parmesean cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook on low heat to desired consistency, adding more stock if nescessary.

Let those Bunnies dive in and enjoy!