How To make Prassa Me Domata (Leeks Stewed with Tomatoes)

2 Bunches leeks
1 c Canned tomatoes or tom.juice
1 c Stock or broth
1 Onion; chopped
1 Celery stalk; chopped
1 sm Bunch parsley; chopped
1 pn Dried thyme or oregano
3 tb Butter or oil
Salt & freshly ground pepper 2 tb Lemon juice
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. From: "The Food of Greece" by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles, Avenel Books, New York. Typed for you by Karen Mintzias