Parisian, French Potato Soup

 is a very popular soup, of potatoes, and leeks.

4 medium potatoes

1 1/2 cups light cream, scalded

3 to 4 leeks, white parts only   

       White pepper

Butter or margarine

2 egg yolks

Salt

Croutons

Peel and dice potatoes; put in large saucepan. Dice leeks fine and brown lightly in 2 Tbsps. butter. Add potatoes. Add boiling water to cover and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover, bring to boil and cook until potatoes are tender. Put entire mixture through Food mill, or purée in blender. Add milk and heat. Season; to taste. Beat in egg yolks. Serve with a spoonful of butter and a few croutons in each bowl Serves 4

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