Liv's Leek Soup

Tuesday is movie day at our house. Our girls don't usually watch T.V. but they do get to feast their eyes on cartoons one day a week. I like to sneak downstairs and enjoy some uninterrupted time sewing or reading. Today I suntanned for a bit and then they had other plans. Ivy found Caillou boring,and after her first show Liv popped into the kitchen and said , "Mom - I want some leek soup. Can I make it?" Oh my Lord! Following a brief stunned silence I stammered, "Yeah sure... of course.... ummm...lets do it!" This is the child who has been asking me daily for ice cream , popsicles, and gum all summer. I could hardly believe my ears! So cook leek soup we did! It was so fun, easy and healthy that I thought I'd pass on the recipe.

Liv cut the two leeks, washed them, and sliced them into tiny slivers.


She then fried them in olive oil and butter in a big pot.


When they were nice and soft she added three cups of water and one cup of chicken broth.

Finally she added a handful of parsley, and a teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

Et Voila! Lovely leek soup! It really was that easy and tasty. Oh...what's that you say... you love my vintage table cloth? Why thank-you for noticing! Just a little something I thrifted this weekend ( for a disgustingly low price ) that I can't get enough of. Hope you are enjoying the last days of summer wherever you are!