◦ Potatoes 8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
◦ Leeks 6 to 8 fat leeks, white parts only, cleaned and sliced crosswise
◦ 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
◦ 5 cups vegetable broth
◦ 2 cups half-and-half
◦ 3 tablespoon coarse salt
◦ Freshly ground white pepper
◦ 4 cloves garlic
◦ 1 cup shredded cheese jack

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until soften, about 10 minutes. Deglaze with sherry. Add potatoes, salt, thyme and broth; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Transfer mixture to the jar of a blender or bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Add half-and-half. Return to stove and gently heat over medium-high heat until warmed through. Add cheese and stir in. Season with white pepper.
Serve garnished with fresh thyme.

Benefits of Thyme 💚
Thyme is an herb from the mint family that you probably recognize from your spice set, but it’s so much more than an afterthought ingredient.Its range of use is impressive. And according to a 2014 study, it has over 400 subspecies. Ancient Egyptians used it in their embalming practices, while ancient Greeks used it as incense.  Thanks to its distinctive taste, thyme has remained a culinary staple to this day. But thyme also boasts a slew of helpful medicinal qualities.
Thyme’s benefits include:
• fighting acne
• lowering blood pressure
• helping to alleviate cough
• boosting immunity
• disinfecting
• repelling pests
• aromatherapy
• boosting mood
• culinary uses
• preventing bacterial infections
• helping to treat yeast infections
• possibly helping against certain types of cancer.

Benefits of White Pepper:

White Pepper, also known as Safed Mirch, is loaded with health benefits that people often neglect. From curing headaches to keeping the heart healthy, white pepper is helpful in relieving many common ailments that trouble our body. In this piece of information, you will get to know about all the benefits of white pepper that might persuade you to start adding it to your daily diet.

White pepper works best for those suffering from loss of appetite as it enhances appetite and promotes healthy gout. The spice helps to get rid of secretions from airways. It is also used to treat constipation as it supports large intestine peristalsis and accelerates metabolism.

Recipe by Lovely Linda’s Kitchen