Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         potatoes
   1      pint          cold water
   1      medium        leek
   1                    garlic clove
     1/2  medium        onion
     1/4  tablespoon    oil
     1/2  teaspoon      yeast extract
     1/2  teaspoon      ground black pepper
   1                    bay leaf
     1/4  teaspoon      caraway seed
   1                    celery stalk

Preparation:

Peel and cube the potatoes Place in a large bowl with the cold water Leave to one side Top and tail the leeks, then slice into chunks Wash in a bowl of cold water, drain and rinse Leave to drain in a colander Finely chop the onion Saute the garlic and onions in a large deep saucepan in the oil until tender. Add the potatoes and the water they have been sitting in. Increase the heat bringing the liquid to a rolling boil Add the yeast extract Stir well, reduce heat and add the leeks, black pepper, bay leaves and caraway seed. Stir well for 1-2 minutes Add the celery to the soup and simmer for a further 15 minutes. Serve hot.