Leek Onion Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 minced garlic cloves
3 cups chopped leeks, cleaned, white and light green parts
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped sweet onion
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup apple juice, can use white wine
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Melt the butter in a large soup pot and saute the chopped leeks, celery, onion, and garlic in the butter until tender.
Add the chicken broth, apple juice, salt and white pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, blend using an immersion blender/blender/food processor.
Add the cream cheese and heavy cream and blend thoroughly.
Bring back to a light simmer before serving.