6 potatoes, cubed
2 leeks, washed and cut up
2 sm. onions, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 tbsp. vegetable soup base
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
5 c. water or stock
1 tbsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/3 c. butter
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
Chopped chives

Put all ingredients into crock pot or soup pot EXCEPT milk and chives. Cook 10- 12 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. Stir in evaporated milk during last hour. Serve, topped with chives.