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Thursday, July 8, 2010

East Pasadena Ward Leek Soup like Ben Jonson’s Restaurant in San Francisco served

Carefully wash, finely chop & sauté:
6 medium leeks, (use white bottom part and about 3 inches of the green leaves and discard the middle.)
2 medium celery stalks
4 T. butter
Add & simmer 10 minutes:
2 C. water
Add:
2 cans Campbell’s Frozen Cream of Potato Soup
2 soup cans of milk
1 can chicken broth
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potato soup is melted and mixture is blended.
Season with:
Salt and pepper
Puree & reheat.
Before serving sprinkle with:
Chopped, fresh parsley