Beas Favourite Leek & Potato Soup Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 10 ounces leeks (2 leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced)
• 24 ounces potatoes (4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• salt to taste
• shaved Parmesan or cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional)
• crumbled bacon, for garnish (optional)