First you want to cut up all your vegetables, begin by cutting off the fibrous leaves from a large leek, then cut about a 1/4 inch from the root, cut the leek in halk length wise, remove 1 layer from each half and start thinly slicing it, rinse the sliced leeks under cold water and pat dry, then finely mince 2 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1/2 of an onion, finely dice 1/2 of a red bell pepper, and cut 1 large yukon gold potato into small squares (spainonafork.com)
I love using yukon gold potatoes since they don't need to be peeled, but if you're using russets then peel them first — the texture will be better. (isachandra.com)
2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks Olive oil for drizzling 2 fennel bulbs (reserve the fronds)(those are the frilly green leaves) 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 teaspoon salt, divided Fresh black pepper 2 cups warm vegetable broth 2 cups unsweetened warm soy or almond milk (isachandra.com)