• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 pkg Trimmed Leeks
• 1 box Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• 1 qt Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 1 qt Half and Half
• 1 qt Whole Milk
• Pepper, to taste

Slice leeks in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly. Slice into thin half-moons.

In a soup pot, sauté leeks in 2 tbsp butter until wilted. Add broth, half and half, and milk to pot and bring to a gentle simmer.

Stir in both packets of garlic mashed potatoes. Season with pepper and salt, if desired.

Top each bowl with fresh chives, if desired.

Serve hot for a warming winter soup or chilled for a cooling Vichyssoise.