Thick Leek Soup

Directions

1. 1
   put the mixed vegetables into a mixing bowl and cover them with cold water.
2. 2
   let them soak overnight.
3. 3
   drain & rinse the vegetables.
4. 4
   wash & clean the leeks thoroughly.
5. 5
   carefully chop the into small rings,taking care to keep your fingers away from the blade of the knife.
6. 6
   melt the butter in the saucepan over low heat & stir in the leeks.
7. 7
   mix the vegetables with the leeks & butter.
8. 8
   then pour in the milk.
9. 9
   stir in the salt & pepper and cook the soup over low heat until they are soft,about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    take the soucepan off the heat.
11. 11
    carefully chop the parsley very fine.
12. 12
    pour the soup into a serving dish or bowls & sprinkle the parsley over the top.