Leek and Celery Soup - With Ham Croutons - Mad Creations Hub

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter (or avocado oil)
• ¼ onion (3oz., finely sliced)
• 1 leek (white part only, finely sliced)
• 5 cups celery, roughly chopped ((1.25lbs or 550g))
• 300 g cauliflower (roughly chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt flakes and pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup diced ham (or slab bacon)
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (plus extra to serve)
• ½ cup celery leaves
• 4 tablespoons crème frâiche or sour cream (80g)
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (finely chopped)