Smoked Sweet Potato & Leek Soup with Bacon and Croutons

Simply take 4-5 sweet potatoes and smoke them at 225F. Depending on the size of your potatoes, this can take a few hours. In a cast iron pan, take two - three chopped leeks and add in a couple tablespoons of butter and a generous sprinkle of @traegergrills chicken rub. Add that to the grill and cook until the leeks are softened. When the potatoes & leeks are done, remove the flesh from the potatoes and purée the potato & leeks till smooth. Add in 32 oz chicken stock. Season with additional salt & pepper plus 2 tsp dried thyme. For a creamy soup, add in half a cup of heavy duty whipping cream. Top bowls of soup with chopped bacon, croutons, and chives.