106 Leek Purée

Main ingredients

• 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz) tender leeks
• 80

1. Using a small knife, cut off the tough ends of the leeks, together with the roots and all but a small proportion of the green parts. Then cut the leeks in four, lengthways, to make them easier to clean, and wash them several times in running water. Dry in a cloth.
2. Chop the leeks coarsely.
3. Heat 50 g (2¾ oz) of butter in a saucepan, and throw in the cho