Leek and Potato Soup

tblsp. butter

large onion, chopped

leeks, cleaned and sliced (white and lightest green parts only)

large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

chicken broth

Salt and pepper,

Half and Half or light cream

!For the garnish:

tblsp. snipped fresh chives

Toasted, buttered croutons (see below)

Crumbled bacon