Leek and Potato Soup

Bahan-bahan (5 porsi)

• 2 tbsp (30g) butter
• 2 g arlic cloves (, large, finely minced)
• 3 leeks (, white and pale green parts only sliced thinly (about 2 cups) (Note 1))
• 1 kg / 2lb potatoes (Sebago/Russet/Maris Piper) (, peeled a diced into 1"/2.5cm cubes (Note 2))
• 1.5 litre / 1.5 qt chicken or vegetable stock (, low sodium (6 cups))
• 3/4 cup cream (, heavy/thickened (sub milk))
• 1 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt ((table salt - reduce by 25%))
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 thick slices bread (, torn into crouton size pieces)
• 1 tbsp melted butter, or olive oil spray
• Salt
• Chives (, finely chopped)
• Extra cream (, for garnish)