Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      bunches       leeks
   1      cup           canned tomatoes or tom. juice
   1      cup           stock or broth
   1                    onion -- chopped
   1                    celery stalk -- chopped
   1      small bunch   parsley -- chopped
   1      pinch         dried thyme or oregano
   3      tablespoons   butter or oil
                        salt and freshly ground pepper
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice

Preparation:

Cut off the stem ends and green parts of leeks, then wash thoroughly and cut into 1-inch slices. Soak in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and discard the water. In a non-aluminum pan, combine with the tomatoes or tomato juice, stock or broth, onion, celery, parsley, thyme or oregano, 3 tablespoons butter or oil, and salt and pepper. Simmer until tender (approximately 20 minutes), adding the lemon juice during the last 5 minutes. Serve warm or cold.