Garlic Soup

– slice the leek finely and crush the garlic cloves, then put them into a small/medium pot together with the butter;

– put the pot onto the fire and cook over medium heat;

– as soon as the garlic starts to fry, cover the pot with its lid and put the flame to minimum;

– let the vegetables to stew in their own liquid, then pour the hot broth and mix well;

– cook for about 10 minutes then blend everything together;

– add the potato, cut into small cubes, and cook for another 15 minutes

– remove the pot from the stove and blend half of the potatoes;

– serve topped with chopped chives;