Potato Leek Soup

7 or so potatoes - yellow, yukon, red, or a mixYou can peel them or not. I usually don't.

2 LeeksI suppose you could use onions.

Salt

Optional add-ins

Butter or olive oilYou can add some as it cooks or before you serve.

6 Slices BaconCooked and chopped

1 pt Half-and-half or heavy cream

Grated cheddar cheese

Chives or parsley

Basic recipe

Dice potatoes. Slice leeks (after slicing lengthwise and rinsing them to remove any dirt inside)

Put leeks and potatoes in a pot with enough salted water to cover them.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and cook until the potatoes are very tender. About an hour.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Optional steps, after you cook the basic recipe

If you peeled the potatoes, you could use an immersion blender to purée the soup.

Add butter and whipping cream or half-and-half

Dump in the bacon bits (and maybe even a little bacon grease from cooking)

Garnish with parsley or chives

Serve with grated cheddar cheese