Potato Leek Soup | Mazi’s Recipe Book | Umami

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 slices bacon (, chopped)
• 2 large leeks (,, the white and light green part only, chopped)
• 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes (, peeled and chopped)
• 4 cups chicken stock (, or vegetable broth)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (, or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
• Freshly cracked pepper and salt
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute whole milk)
• crushed red pepper flakes (, optional)