Asparagus-Celery Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
• 1 small leek (white and light green parts - thinly sliced)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 medium garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 small white-skinned potato (unpeeled, chopped small)
• 4-5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (divided)
• 1 pound aspargus (trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
• 1/8 teaspoon white or black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• Chives (optional)