I am so happy to be making soups and stews again! The weather here in Northern California has been in the 70s during the day and in the 50s at night. Currently at about 5:30 PM it is in the upper 60s so having soup for dinner seems just right.

Usually I make this soup with a couple of leeks but leeks are not something I usually buy unless I am planning on making clam chowder. Tonight’s dinner was just a spur of the moment thing so I just used a combination of onions and shallots. They are all in the same family.

I know I have included this recipe before but for anyone new to my site here it is. As to the amount of cream to use that is up to you. When I am strictly dieting I use 2 tablespoons to the pot. Last night I used 1/2 cup.