Garlic Chowder

This is a thick delicious garlic-based chowder. I had a similar soup at a nearby "all things garlic" type restaurant. I made for St. Patrick's Day this year. It is *very* rich and creamy.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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. Sauté 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.