Potato-Leak Soup - WPTF-AM

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 bunch leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced and rinsed well
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped