Angie and Julia

So I was watching Julie and Julia last night and saw myself.... sort of. I love Julia Child, had met her at a book signing long ago, have several of her books, and made a few of her recipes. But as a busy mom of 3 I wish I had done more. So the movie inspired me.

I also can't stand the rising prices at the grocery stores trying to feed my family and they all say if you make the dinner it is cheaper so I am going to try to do both. Make meals for my family that cost less and feed my soul by making some of the things I have always wanted to try. I may still rant about the government and economy (spent 6 years in a Ph.D. economics program at the University of Pennsylvania in my youth) but for the most part I am going to focus on what I can do. Feed my family - wonderful food that hopefully will cost less. enjoy.

Here is my take on Julia's Potato Leek Soup

2 cups chopped onions and leeks
2 cups chopped potatoes
4 T butter
4 T flour
6 C water

Saute the onions and leeks in butter for about 5 min. till soft. Stir in flour to make a kind of rouge for a few min (med/low heat). Add potatoes, water and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil , reduce to simmer and cook 45 min. I run my stick blender through it at this point ( could puree in a blender or food processor or food mill) test for seasoning. Now Julia would add heavy cream at this point and I do sometimes, but it doesn't need it. It is a wonderful soup that my family loves.

Hope yours does to. Thanks