6 med. potatoes, sliced thin
1 bunch leeks (white part only)
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1 c. onion
1 c. coarsely shredded carrots
1 c. onion
1 c. coarsely shredded carrots
3 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1 (13 1/4 oz.) can beef broth or chicken broth
1 (13 1/2 oz.) can milk or 2 c. half & half
1/4 tsp. pepper

Cook all ingredients, except milk and broth until vegetables are tender. Add broth and milk. Heat just to boiling point. Garnish with chives to serve.