Tomato Leek Soup With Stilton Cheese Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Canola oil
• 2 c. Sliced leeks - (2 med leeks)
• 5 lrg Garlic cloves peeled, chopped
• 3/4 c. Diced celery - (1 1/2 stalks)
• 1/2 c. Diced carrot - (1 med carrot)
• 1/2 tsp Dry thyme
• 1 tsp Dry basil
• 4 c. Sliced potatoes - (3 to 4 med potatoes)
• 1 c. Half-and-half
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 can (28 ounce) Peeled and grnd or possibly minced
•     tomatoes with their juice
• 1 1/2 c. Crumbled Stilton cheese - (6 ounce)

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