4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil or butter for sautéing leeks
Rinse leeks in cold water to remove dirt, slice them thinly and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat, add sliced leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
Add sautéed leeks, diced potatoes, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
Set slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once cooking time is done, blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a traditional blender.
Stir in the cream, blend again if desired, and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh chives or paprika.