Instructions

  1. Heat butter in large stock pot over low heat.
  2. Cook shallots and garlic until tender.
  3. Add potato and leeks- cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add stock or water, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
  5. Reduce to simmer, add mushrooms and continue for 15 minutes, or until potato is tender.
  6. Whiz with blender stick, or blender in batches (careful with hot in blender).
  7. Add cream or milk and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve with my Spicy Croutons.