Creamy Potato Leek Soup

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Ingredients

3 leeks (about 3 cups diced)

3 potatoes (about 3 cups diced)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

4 ½ cups chicken broth

¼ cup 1% milk

2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

Remove root and green tops from leeks. Slice in half lengthwise and rinse well under running water. Slice crosswise into ¼ inch slices.
Scrub potatoes well; cut into small cubes.
Melt butter or margarine in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic and chopped leeks. Cook until softened.
Add potatoes and enough broth to cover. Cover pan and simmer until potatoes are soft. Mash with a potato masher or fork until potatoes are fairly smooth.
Add remaining broth, milk and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.