My Famous (Seriously! It’s that good!) Potato Leek Soup

gracefullmom’s famous (Seriously! It’s that good!) Potato Leek Soup

Ingredients:
½ cup butter (can do some butter & some olive oil)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 leeks (white part), sliced in half lengthwise and then crosswise (wash thoroughly!)
3 large baking potatoes, peeled & cut to ¼” thick slices
1 carton (or 3 x14 ½ oz cans) vegetable broth
salt & pepper to taste
optional toppings: chopped fresh chives or finely shredded cheddar cheese

Method:
Melt butter in a big pot over low heat.  Stir in the onions & leeks.  Cover & cook 20 min.  Stir in potato; cover and cook 15 min.  Stir in broth, s&p; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until the potato is tender (20 minutes-ish).
Puree (in batches in a blender or using an immersion blender) until desired smoothness.  Taste & adjust seasonings.
Serve hot w/desired toppings and a crusty piece of bread, but not to a crusty hubby or with a crusty attitude.  Yum.