Creamy Comfort Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs / 900 g), peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried thyme
• Chopped chives or green onions for garnish
• Grated cheddar cheese for garnish
• Crumbled bacon (optional) for garnish
• Drizzle of olive oil (optional) for garnish