Potato Leek Soup Without Cream - Red Cottage Chronicles

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 large leeks (white and pale green parts only, chopped)
• 3 large cloves garlic (peeled and pressed)
• 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 6 to 8 potatoes, peeled and chopped)
• 7 cups vegetable broth
• 2 large bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper