Cream of Asparagus Soup

• 3 medium leeks
• 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into thin slices
• 1 quart milk, water, or chicken broth
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Clean the leeks and slice them thin. Put leeks and potatoes in a pot with the liquid and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cut the tips off the asparagus and set aside. Cut the bottom inch off the stalks and discard. Slice the remaining stalks into 1-inch sections and add them to the soup. Simmer until the potatoes, asparagus, and leeks are completely soft, about 25 minutes.

Purée in a blender or with a hand-held immersion blender and strain into a clean pot. Add the heavy cream and asparagus tips and simmer for about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.