3 ounces butter

4 leeks, -- chopped

2 stalks celery, -- diced

2 onion, -- chopped

3 potatoes, -- chopped

1 1/2 quarts water

1 1/2 cups cream

Salt Pepper

In large pot combine butter, leeks, celery and onion. Saute for about 8 minutes. Add potatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking add cream and seasoning. Serve hot.