Potato Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 2 slices thick bacon (optional)
• 3 leeks, whte and light green parts, thinly sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 tsps fresh thyme leaves
• 2lbs potatoes peeled and cut into 1inch pieces
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• kosher slat
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Freshly ground black pepper

Cookware

• large heavy pot
• immersion blender / countertop blender

Steps

1. In a large heavy pot over medium heat fry the bacon until browned (~13mins). Bacon to paper= towel.
2. Add the leeks, celery, and thyme to the pot and cook
   1. stir until veggies soften
   2. Add potatoes, broth, and 1tsp salt
   3. Simmer until potatoes are soft ~15 - 20mins
3. Remove the soup from the heat.