Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and dill

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Are these ever good. I had these for Mothers Day, sorry it took so long to get

this posted.

Bertha

 

Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Dill

 

6 medium, large potatoes

2 large leeks

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. butter

1 cup vegetable stock

1/2 cup sour cream

salt and pepper to taste

pinch of dried dill

 

Peel and quarter the potatoes and place in a pot of cold water with some salt.

Boil, them simmer until soft.

Meanwhile quarter the leeks lengthwise and wash well to eliminate any soil or

grit. Chop into approximately 3/8 " (1 cm) pieces. Melt the butter with the oil

in a skillet and add the leeks. Cook over medium heat until the leeks are

translucent and soft. Add the stock, some salt and pepper, simmer for a few

more minutes. Puree half of the leek mixture in a blender and set aside with the

remaining leeks.

Mash the potatoes with a little butter and the sour cream, followed by the leek

puree. Stir in the leek pieces and then season with a pinch of dill, and

garnish if desired. Serves 6.