INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp
butter, divided into 2 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp
1 cup
chopped onion
1 1/2 cups
sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
5 cups
chopped celery, and 1 1/2 cups of diced celery (from one large bunch of celery or two small bunches)
2 cloves
garlic, minced
2
bay leaves
4 cups
chicken stock
1/2 tsp
to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, to taste
1/4
to 1/3 cup of cream
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish