| 3 Tbs. unsalted butter | sweat leeks & garlic ~10 min |
simmer 15 min |
purée, add cream & garnish |
| 4 large leeks, chopped | |||
| 3 cloves garlic, smashed | |||
| 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped | |||
| 7 cups chicken or vegetable broth | |||
| 2 bay leaves | |||
| 3 sprigs fresh thyme | |||
| 1 tsp. salt | |||
| 1/4 tsp. black pepper | |||
| 1 cup heavy cream | |||
| chives, chopped, for serving | |||