Asparagus Chowder Recipe

• 2 med Leeks, white part only, cleaned and minced (about 2 1/2 c.)
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 4 c. Vegetable stock, or possibly stock of your choice
• 1 lb New potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/4-to- 1/3-cubes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 lb Asparagus, cleaned, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pcs
• 1/2 tsp Grnd black pepper, freshly grnd
• 1/4 c. Half-and-half
• 1/4 c. Parsley, finely minced

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