Potato Cheese Soup

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 leek, chopped

1 pound potatoes, cubed

1 quart chicken broth

2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, sauté onion, garlic, and leeks in butter until tender.  Add potatoes and chicken broth.  Cover pot and bring to a boil.  When potatoes are tender, add milk.  Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.  Stir in cheese, and season.  Top with more cheese and bacon.