Roasted Potato Skin Soup with Crispy Potato Peel Chips  - Food for Soul

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes (scrubbed, with skins on)
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 leek (optional), cleaned and chopped
• Olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A dollop of creme fraiche (or sour cream)
• Fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), finely chopped, for garnish
• Extra potato peels (to make crispy chips)