Garlic Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
1/2 head celery, diced
1 bunch fresh leek, cleaned and chopped
5 roasted garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups chicken stock
salt
white pepper
1 quart heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Roast the garlic bulbs and squeeze out the garlic into a small bowl. (If you don't know how to do this, go to Recipe #132617. It's very easy.).
In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Saute the onions, then add celery and leeks.
Add the squeezed-out garlic cloves to the pot, along with thyme, potatoes, and chicken stock.
Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender (about 30 min.).
Season with salt and pepper.
Add cream and parsley, cook till \"combined.\" Remove from heat and stir.