Mandys leek and potato soup

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 large washed and finely chopped leeks
• 2 medium potatoes washed,peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 clove garlic chopped
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 500 ml milk
• 300 ml hot veg stock

1. Peel outer layer of the leeks and finely chopped and carefully wash them to remove any soil ,this can take upto 2-3 rinses
2. In a large pot add butter and heat slightly,add the cleaned leeks and saute for 5 minutes.Peel,wash and chop the potatoes add to the pot.
3. Add garlic thyme and bay leaves, cook for 2-3 minutes then add stock and milk ,don't over boil it reduce and simmer for 15-20 minutes until veg are tender.
4. Remove from heat and carefully blend until smooth and creamy,season to taste and serve with brown bread ,enjoy .

butter, leeks, potatoes washed, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, stock

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/343996-mandys-leek-and-potato-soup (may not work)