Main Ingredients
| Name | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon Gold Potatoes | 2.5 lbs. | |
| Leeks | 2 large | |
| Celery | 2 stalks | |
| Fresh Thyme | 3-4 sprigs | |
| Bay Leaf | 2 leaves | |
| Garlic | 4 cloves | |
| Marjoram | ¼ tsp. | |
| Butter | 4 tbsp. | |
| Heavy Cream | 1 c. | |
| Chicken Broth | 2 boxes (64 oz) | Adjust this for desired thickness |
Presentation Ingredients
| Name | Quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon | ½ package | |
| Chives | 3-4 stalks | could substitute dried |
| Salt | 2 or more tbsp. | to taste |
| Black Pepper | ½ or more tsp. | to taste |
- Start a bowl for the aromatics
- Add thyme sprigs, bay leaves, marjoram and a bit of salt and pepper
- Wash and Chop Celery (add to aromatics)
- Chop and Wash Leeks (add to aromatics)
- Peel and Wash Potatoes
- Cut potatoes into even chunks
- Rinse potatoes until water runs clear
- Peel Garlic
Optional, Presentation Step
- Wash and chop chives
- Slice bacon into small pieces
- Bacon
- Add sliced bacon to cold pot
- Cook on low until crispy
- Strain grease and reserve 2 tbsp.
- Place cooked bacon to
- the side
- Aromatics (stir occasionally)
- Set the burner to medium
- Add 2 tbsp. bacon grease back to the pot
- Add 2 tbsp. Butter to the pot
- Add aromatics and Cover pot /w Lid
- When leeks and celery are soft, add crushed garlic, cook until fragrant
- Add broth and remove inedible aromatics (~20 minutes, stir occasionally)
- Throw away thyme sprigs
- Set bay leaves aside
- Add potatoes (~30 minutes, until they break apart /w fork)
- Immersion blender everything
- Finishing Step (~5 minutes, medium heat, stir frequently)
- Add 1 cup Cream
- Add bay leaves
- Ladle soup in bowl
- Add strip of cream
- Sprinkle on bacon pieces and chopped chives
- Finish with salt & pepper to taste