Potato Leek Soup and Havarti Prosciutto Grilled cheese

So, I am doing some new recipes this weekend, I bought a new immersion blender, so my first thought was something I have wanted to make for a long time now, potato leek soup. I had this soup in a restaurant before and I thought it was the best thing I have had to that point. It was cold today so soup and cheese sandwich was right up my alley...

6 small-medium leeks, sliced and dark green portion discarded (after slicing, put in a bowl with cold water to rinse)

4 Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons of butter

1 tablespoon of olive oil

3 cloves of garlic

1 cup of white wine

1.5 quarts of vegetable broth (you can use chicken too) Look Maggie, A veggie dish!!

1 teaspoon of red chili flakes (can be omitted if this is not a flavor you like)

2 generous pinches of salt

1 teaspoon of pepper.
1/4 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of fresh oregano, minced

Over medium high heat add butter and oil to a big soup pot, let the butter melt and come up to temp, add the sliced and rinsed leeks. saute these for at least 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. about 10 minutes into it and salt, pepper, chili flakes, and garlic. after the leeks are tender de-glazed the pot with the wine. Let that sit for another 5-8 minutes so the alcohol cooks out. Add stock and potatoes, cook on medium heat for 40 minutes. when potatoes are tender and ready to mash... I have an immersion blender, but any blender will do... spin till smooth, add milk to blender...spin again...add oregano, let simmer on stove for 20 minutes. You can top this with a few diced pieces or Prosciutto, make sure you get them crispy in a pan before you do!

For the grilled cheese.....leave the meat out, for a vegetarian dish

4 slices of your favorite bread (mine is the bread Lisa makes)

2 slices of Havarti cheese

1 package of Prosciutto

In a pan add one tablespoon of olive oil, put slices of Prosciutto in the pan once the tempurature has come up, this will make the Prosciutto crisp, take out of oil and put on top of a paper towel to drain. Butter one end of each slice of bread add cheese and meat to the middle... in a medium pan add 1 tablespoon of butter... once it has melted and come to temperature sammies together and griddle!