Vegan Potato Leek Soup - Forks Over Knives

Ingredients

• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 cup sliced leeks
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• Sea salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives