Creamy Chinese Celery Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 medium leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped
 * 1 medium russet (baking) Potato
 * 1/2 cup chopped shallot
 * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 2 bunches Chinese celery (1 1/2 lb total), top leaves discarded and stalks cut into 2-inch pieces
 * 1/2 cup dry white wine
 * 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth (32 fl oz)
 * 1/2 cup heavy cream
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
1 - Peel and chop potatos

2 - Cook shallot in boiling butter and oil for approx 2 –3 minutes

3 - add leek and cook for another 5 – 6 minutes stiring vigoursly

4 - add celery, potatos, and wine and cook for another 4 minutes

5 - add broth and let the soup simmer for 60 minutes