Potato Leek Soup – Soil Born Farms

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
• 4 leeks, cleaned and sliced
• Sea salt
• 2 pounds golden potatoes, cubed
• 1 carrot, diced
• 7 cups vegetable broth
• 6 sprigs thyme + more for garnish
• 1 bay leaf
• Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 3 tablespoons chives for garnish, snipped