Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Description
This is a wonderful first couse for an Italian dinner and versatile enough to partner with just a salad. A snap to make, but tastes gourmet!



Ingredients

 * ½ 	cup sliced   leeks, washed well
 * 2 	cans chicken broth
 * 4 	medium potatoes, cut in 1" cubes
 * 1 	onion, diced
 * ¾ 	cup heavy cream
 * ½ 	teaspoon pepper
 * ½ 	teaspoon salt
 * 1 	teaspoon dried thyme
 * ½	teaspoon celery seeds
 * ⅛ 	teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

 * 1) Bring broth to a boil and reduce to medium.
 * 2) Add leeks, potatoes, and onion.
 * 3) Simmer, covered, 25–30 minutes.
 * 4) Add seasonings and cream.
 * 5) Simmer 5 minutes more.
 * 6) Slightly mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
 * 7) Serve with salad and crusty bread.