Potato soup and warm clove

Nothing like a warm, comforting soup to warm the cold nights.This potato and leeks soup recipe is easy to make, deliciously creamy, and perfect for heating the heart and stomach on a day of cold.It is a classic dish where simplicity finds comfort.

#### Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of butter
-4 large garlic (only white and light green), well washed and sliced
- 1 medium onion, bite
- 5 cups (approximately 1.2 liters) of vegetable broth or chicken
- 4 large, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 bay leaf
-Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup of fresh cream
- Chopped chives to decorate
- Optional: Croutons to serve

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Preparing the vegetables: **
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.Add the sliced ​​garlic and chopped onion.Saute, stirring often until they are soft and translucent, but without browning for about 10 minutes.

2. ** Cooking: **
- Add the potatoes, bay leaf and broth of your choice.Increase the heat and let the mixture reach a soft boil.Reduce the heat, cover the pan and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.

3. ** Beat the soup: **
- Remove the bay leaf.With a hand mixer or in a blender, beat the soup until completely smooth.Do this carefully to avoid heat accidents.If you are using a traditional blender, you may need to beat the soup in parts.

4. ** Finishing: **
- Return the crashed soup to the pan if necessary.Heat over low heat and mix the cream.Adjust salt and black pepper.Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well heated.

5. ** serving: **
- Serve the soup in bowls, decorating with chopped chives and accompanied by croutons, if desired.A hint of grated walnut at the time can also give a special touch.

This soup is rich and creamy, with the smoothness of garlic combined perfectly with the velvety texture of potatoes.It is ideal for serving as a mild meal or as entrance to a more elaborate dinner.Try this classic dish and heat your heart with each spoon!