Eatwell Farmhouse Kitchen

1 bunch Leeks, cut tops off but leave a good 2 + inches of green on, wash extremely well
3 TB Butter
2 TB Flour
1 tsp Eatwell Farm Lemon Salt
Freshly ground Black Pepper
1 TB Eatwell Farm Verjuis
1/2 cup Milk, Half n Half or Cream
3/4 cup Leek cooking Water

Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, make sure they are thoroughly washed.  Lay down in a pan with about 1 inch of water and cook leeks until tender.  In the meantime, melt butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan until foamy, then add flour.  Stirring constantly, cook on medium heat until just turning golden.  Take off heat, while whisking add the milk or cream or half n half.  This will make a fairly thick paste, if not cook it just a bit more, then add 1/2 cup of leek cooking water.  Season with salt and pepper add a splash of Verjuis or a squeeze of lemon juice.  Taste and adjust seasoning.  If it is too thick you can add more of the cooking water.

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