Potato Soup

The BEST Potato soup; I don't remember where the recipe came from, but this has become a regular at our house.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄8 cup butter
• 2  leeks, white only, thinly sliced
• 1  large yellow onion, diced
• 1 1⁄2 quarts  chicken stock
• 4  russet baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
•  salt, to taste
• 2  sprigs thyme
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup bacon bits

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, add butter, leeks and onions. Sautee. DO NOT overbrown the veggies.
2. Add chicken stock, potatoes, salt and thyme.
3. Cook for 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
4. Add cream and bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat.
5. Serve hot, garnished with cheese and bacon.