2 teaspoons stick margarine or butter |
3 1/2 cups chopped leek |
3/4 cup chopped shallots (about 5 ounces) |
4 cups diced peeled turnips (about 1 1/2 pounds) |
2 cups water |
3 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
3/4 cup whole milk |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
chopped fresh chives (optional) |