Leek and Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 6 Cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- Sliced chives or scallions, for serving