Vichyssoise I

Ingredients

 * 2 large leeks, cleaned thoroughly, green parts removed (unless you want green soup) and chopped roughly
 * 1 stalk celery, chopped
 * 3 medium white potatoes, peeled and chopped
 * 4 cups veggie stock or pure water
 * ⅔ cup high quality creamy soy milk (vitasoy original is the best, in my opinion)
 * ⅓ cup nutritional yeast (optional)
 * 4 tbsp margarine (earth balance, if possible)
 * sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
 * chives or green onions for garnish

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, melt the margarine over medium-low heat.
 * 2) Add the leeks, celery and potatoes, and sweat them gently, stirring frequently.
 * 3) Do not let them brown.
 * 4) Add the veggie stock or water, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
 * 5) Liquidize this in your blender or food processor*.
 * 6) Transfer to a large bowl and cool in your fridge.
 * 7) Stir in the soy milk and chill thoroughly.
 * 8) Serve cold, garnished with chives or green onions.