Traditional Garlic Soup with Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and cut them into approximately 1 cm cubes. Clean the garlic and slice it thinly.

In a pot, melt the lard over medium heat. Add the potato cubes and sauté until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Add the sliced garlic and bay leaves. Sauté for another 1 minute (be careful not to brown the garlic, as it will become bitter), then pour in the chicken broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat.