Cut 4 LEEKS (or whatever comes in a bundle) into 1” pieces and wash well. You can use both the white and light green parts.
Peel and cube 3 large white POTATOES. I usually use Eastern. Because, well, I live in the east and they are cheap.
Peel and chop 1 ONION. Can be yellow or white. Red will turn the soup a funky color.
Boil BROTH or water and pour 3 cups over the vegetables. It is nicer with broth, but you can use water too. Cover and boil for 35 minutes. OK. Maybe not 35 minutes to the second, but until they are done.
Mash or blend the vegetables. (I use one of those hand-held blender things.)
Add Salt and Pepper to taste. I also throw in a little marjoram.
Add 3 cups scalded MILK. Return the soup to a boil.
Here is the secret ingredient: EVAPORATED MILK.
I substitute one of the cups of regular milk with a can of evaporated milk.
Yum. Enjoy. I know what I am having for dinner.
