Creamy Leek and Potato Soup with Bacon | DishGen Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thoroughly cleaned and sliced
• 150 g smoked bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 litre chicken stock
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh chives or parsley for garnish