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