Olive~Me & Co’s Cream of Potato, Leek and Artichoke Soup with Smoked Olive Oil

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of Olive~Me & Co’s Applewood Smoked Olive Oil
• 2 leeks chopped (2 small onions if you prefer onions)
• 1 minced clove garlic
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 can artichokes,in water, drained
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 block softened fat free cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives to garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and the garlic stir well. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the artichokes, stock, cream cheese, and salt and pepper.
2. Cook until the vegetables are tender 20- 25 minutes.  In a blender, fill blender 1/2 way, puree the soup. You will have to do this in batches and please ensure the lid is vented. Garnish with chives and enjoy! You can even drizzle a little of the bacon olive oil over top as you serve!