Cream of Celery Soup

Name: Cream of Celery Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided into 2 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts only; 1 large bunch or 2 small bunches celery (5 cups chopped for the soup, 1 1/2 cups diced for the topping); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon to 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, to taste; 1/4 to 1/3 cup of cream; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; Fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish