Smoked Salmon without fennel

6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons butter 1 small onion (or use any combination of leeks, shallots, and onions that pleases you) 1[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 3 medium leeks , white and light green parts only, rinsed and sliced 1 garlic clove , minced 1 large russet potato , peeled and cubed 1[...]

1 cup leek , diced (both white and green parts) 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups red potatoes, diced 2[...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion , coarsely chopped 1 celery , coarsely chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons flour one 14 . 5-ounce can chicken broth 3 cups whole milk[...]