Name: Potato Leek Soup
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups); 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into ½-inch pieces; 7 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup heavy cream; Chives, finely chopped, for serving