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Ragout of Potatoes

6 potatoes, 6 leeks, I tablespoonful of butter, I tablespoonful of chopped Chervil, 12 stalks of asparagus, 1½ pint of milk, Salt and pepper to taste.

Cut the potatoes in dice, throw them into boiling water, add the leeks cut into slices. Boil ten minutes and drain. At the same time boil and drain the asparagus, but in a separate kettle. Now mix the two together. Put the butter in a saucepan, add the milk and Chervil, salt and pepper, stir carefully over the fire until scalding hot. Pour it over the potatoes, bring to boiling point and serve.

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