summertime potato soup

Ingredients

• SOUP
• 2 pounds golden or russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 bunch leeks, trimmed, washed, sliced plus some of the green
• 2 cups whole milk
• 12 ounces can evaporated milk,like pet or or store brand
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• GARNISH
• 8 ounces jar basil pesto( 1 tablespoon for garnish on each serving)
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, a few for garnish on each serving