This is the simplest potato and leek soup, a recipe that strikes me as medieval. It’s perfect for a hot summer day.

Makes: 4 servings
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot

• 3 peeled and cubed potatoes

• 3 trimmed and chopped leeks

• 4 cups stock

• Chopped chives

• ½ cup or more cream

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot.

2. Add…