Creating your amazing leek soup can be straightforward with these easy steps:

1. Prepare Leeks: Clean the leeks thoroughly under running water to remove any grit. Slice them into thin rounds.
2. Cook Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced leeks. Sauté until they become soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add Potatoes: Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. This will help introduce a bit of flavor to the potatoes.
4. Pour Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
5. Blend Soup: Once the potatoes are cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture in batches to a blender and blend until silky.
6. Add Cream: If desired, return the pureed soup to low heat, adding heavy cream for extra richness. Stir to combine and heat through.
7. Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
8. Serve Hot: Ladle the soup into warm bowls, garnishing with chives or parsley if desired.

Once these steps are followed, you’ll have a delectable bowl of leek soup ready to enjoy!