Cauliflower Potato Leek Soup

You know what? For a man who just had two teeth pulled, J's not eating too poorly.

For a huge pot of soup (I would halve this):

• 1 small head cauliflower
• 2 large leeks, white parts only
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 quart water
• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup nonfat milk

I cut up the leeks and cauliflower in large chunks and simmered in the water with bay leaves, two teaspoons of salt, and plenty of fresh cracked pepper. When the vegetables were soft, I stirred in the mashed potatoes and milk. I let that cool for awhile, then blended it in the blender in batches, added more milk to thin out the soup, salt and peppered to taste, and served it with some challah.