1. Heat butter and oil in large frying pan; cook leek, stirring, until soft.
2. Combine leek, pumpkin, potato, stock, and the water in 4.5 litre slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, 6 hours.
3. Cool soup 10 minutes. Blend or process soup in small batches, until smooth. Return soup to cooker. Cook, covered, on high, about 20 minutes or until hot. Stir in 1/3 cup cream. Season to taste.
4. Serve soup topped with remaining cream and chives.
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