Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter 

1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only 

3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 

3 sprigs thyme 

2 cups mashed potatoes 

Preparation

Rinse leeks well and pat dry. Halve lengthwise and chop. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high. Add 1 cup chopped leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes.

Add broth, 1/2 cup water, and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in mashed potatoes. Simmer until warmed through; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.