Cream of Celery Soup Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 3 tablespoons butter , divided
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks , white and light green parts only
• 1 large bunch or 2 small bunches celery , chopped, divided
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 to 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt , to taste
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup cream
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh chopped chives or parsley, for garnish