Ingredients:
1 lb leeks (3 cups, cut in 1/2" pieces)
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 c shredded processed Swiss or natural cheddar (4 oz)
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 1/2 c milk
1 tsp chicken bouillion granules
thin sliced leeks
Directions:
In 3 qt saucepan, cook 1 lb leeks in small amt of boiling water, covered 8-10 min, until leeks are tender, drain. In the same saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, boullion, and nutmeg and pepper. Add milk and 1 c water. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir 1 min more. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add cooked leeks and heat through. Garnish with spiral of thin sliced leeks. Serve immediately.
Serves 6-8.