Spicy Potato Leek Soup With Jonah Crab – Luke's Lobster

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 large leeks, tough dark green leaves removed, sliced in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
• 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp aleppo pepper flakes, OR 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper plus 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp lemon zest