Potato bacon leek soup one of my kids favorites

2 leeks chopped up
6 slices of bacon chopped up
1/2 medium size onion chopped up small
4 medium size potatoes peeled and chopped
1 carrot  peeled and chopped up small
2 stalks of celery chopped small
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp chili flakes
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup whipping cream


garnish
1 cup grated cheese
3 slices bacon chopped and cooked to a crispy texture


put in a soup pot, medium heat
chopped up bacon cook about 5 mins then add leeks and onions
cook until onions turn clear
add celery,carrots,salt pepper,thyme,chilis,potatoes
cook about 15 minutes and then add your chicken stock
cook until potatoes are soft
strain mixture and add all veggies and 1 1/2 cup to blender or use a potato masher. just mash until a little bit chunky add back into pot with remaining stock stir together.
Add whipping cream right before serving and heat on medium low. Do Not Boil

garnish with shredded cheese and bacon bits