Garlic Chowder

• 2 ounces olive oil
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 1/2 head celery, diced
• 1 bunch fresh leek, cleaned and chopped
• 5 roasted garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• salt
• white pepper
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Roast the garlic bulbs and squeeze out the garlic into a small bowl. (If you don't know how to do this, go to Recipe #132617. It's very easy.).
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Saute the onions, then add celery and leeks.
3. Add the squeezed-out garlic cloves to the pot, along with thyme, potatoes, and chicken stock.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender (about 30 min.).
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add cream and parsley, cook till "combined." Remove from heat and stir.

olive oil, onions, celery, fresh leek, garlic, thyme, potatoes, chicken stock, salt, white pepper, heavy cream, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/garlic-chowder-221912 (may not work)