RecipeDelish

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced and rinsed well
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cup vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, snipped

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the leeks until soft, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
2. Add the potatoes, stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
3. Cook 15–18 minutes until the potatoes fall apart when pressed with a spoon.
4. Blend until completely smooth with an immersion blender, or in batches with the lid vented.
5. Stir in the cream if using and warm through. Adjust the salt.
6. Serve topped with chives and a drizzle of olive oil.