Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 tbsp. of fresh chamomile tea leaves to the pot and bring to a boil.

Let boil for 1 min., then turn down the heat. Let potatoes and chamomile simmer until potatoes are tender.

While potatoes are boiling, cook bacon in a frying pan. When it's cooked, remove bacon from the pan but leave the grease.

Add leeks and onion to the frying pan. Cook until caramelized to a golden brown.

Drain cooked potatoes and set aside.

Add caramelized onions and leek to the potatoes along with remaining bacon fat. Add 4 c. water to the pot and the remaining tbsp. of chamomile.

Cover pot and simmer on ow for about 20 min.

Remove pot from heat. Blend contents either with a hand blender directly in the pot, or add to a standing blender and blend on medium speed until smooth. Serve hot or cooled.