Leek And Potato Soup(This Recipe Is About 125 Years Old)  
["3 leeks (4 if small) or bunch of scallions", "3 medium potatoes", "2 Tbsp. very fine barley", "3/4 qt. water", "1 c. milk", "salt and butter"]
["Split leeks or scallions in half and cut in small pieces.", "Cut up potatoes.", "In water, put potatoes, salt and barley and let come to a boil; cook about 1 hour.", "Mash the potatoes.", "Thin out soup with a cup of milk, more if needed.", "Again let it come to a boiling point, turn off heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter (no substitute or it won't give same flavor)."]
["leeks", "potatoes", "barley", "water", "milk", "salt"]