Creamy Potato Soup Recipe My Nans Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon / 5g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 1.5 lbs (680g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
• Cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• Chopped fresh chives (optional)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)