3 golden potato leek soup toasts Recipes

butter, sliced leek (about 3 medium), cubed peeled yukon gold potato (about 2 1/4 lb), water, salt, organic vegetable broth (such as swanson certified organic), thyme sprigs, thick) slices diagonally cut sourdough french bread baguette, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ground red pepper, remaining ingredients, whipping cream, freshly ground black pepper, thyme sprigs (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, leeks (washed and sliced ), onion (diced ), stalks celery (chopped ), garlic clove (minced ), milk, chicken stock, bay leaf, yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, parsley, fresh (chopped ), half-and-half, country bread (toasted golden brown ), cheddar cheese (irish), bacon (fried crisp and chopped into small pieces)