new and improved potato leek soup

Ingredients

• 1 large white potato, peeled and diced
• 8-10 - fingerling potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (leave skin on)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 8 - baby carrots, sliced
• 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chicken broth granules dissolved in 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• - garnish with fresh or dried chives