Cream of Celery Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided into 2 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
• 1 large bunch or 2 small bunches celery (5 cups chopped for the soup, 1 1/2 cups diced for the topping)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, to taste
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup of cream
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish