Type of dish: Soup

3 Tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (4 to 6 leeks)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups milk
salt and ground white pepper

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add leeks, and saute slowly over low heat until tender, but not brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic.

Add sweet potatoes and 3 cups water. Simmer about 20 minutes, until tender. Puree.

Return puree to saucepan, add milk, bring to a simmer, add more water or milk to get soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and white pepper before serving.

Recipe courtesy of Gazy Brothers Farm