GERMAN POTATO SOUP

Ingredients

1 medium onion, sliced

1/4 cup butter

3 medium leeks (white part only)

2 pounds (aboput 6 medium) potatoes

1 ham bone, any size

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

6 cups chicken or beef stock or water

1/2 pint heavy cream

1 dash Salt and white pepper

1 croutons

Brown onions to a light golden color in butter in a saucepan. Clean leeks well and slice. Peel potatoes and slice. Add leeks, potatoes, ham bone, thyme and stock (or water) to onion. Cover and simmer until potatoes are very soft. Remove ham bone, discard. Cool potato/leek mixture slightly. Puree in a food processor or blender and return to pot. Add cream and cook a few minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with croutons. Makes about 6 servings.
Yield: 6 Portionen