How to Make the Best Potato Leek Soup

Name: How to Make the Best Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter; 3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 1/4 lb.), peeled and chopped; 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 3 celery stalks, chopped, plus yellow leaves for garnish (optional); 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 6 c. chicken broth; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste; 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 c. heavy cream, plus more for drizzling; Hot sauce and fried onions, optional

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INGREDIENTS

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3 tbsp. olive oil

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3 tbsp. unsalted butter

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3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 1/4 lb.), peeled and chopped

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3 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

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3 celery stalks, chopped, plus yellow leaves for garnish (optional)

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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

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6 c. chicken broth

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6 sprigs fresh thyme

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1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste

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3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to taste

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1 c. heavy cream, plus more for drizzling

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Hot sauce and fried onions, optional

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