Potato Leek Turnip Soup

Ingredients

• 3 T butter
• 2 medium leeks (white and green parts), thinly sliced
• 1 t salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T caraway seeds
• 6 c water or vegetable stock
  
• 1 pound small turnips, diced
• 1 pound small red potatoes, diced
• 1 bunch Swiss chard or turnip greens, chopped
• black pepper

Preparation

Melt butter over medium heat, add leeks and a dash of salt, and sauté about 3 minutes, until soft.

Add garlic and caraway seeds, saute 1 minute, then add water, turnips, and potatoes, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir in 1 t salt, lower heat, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes, until turnips and potatoes are cooked.

Add chard and simmer 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Add pepper, taste, and adjust seasonings.