Rich Celery Potato Soup with Herbs - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped into small bits
• 950ml veggie stock
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 450g Yukon gold potatoes, cubed after peeling
• 450g celery, cleaned and sliced up
• 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
• Add salt and pepper as needed
• Fresh parsley or chives, minced for topping
• 120ml heavy cream, as an optional addition