Cream of Potato Soup: Silky Smooth Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil or unsalted butter (56g / 2oz)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp / 6g)
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth or chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
• 1 tsp dried thyme (2g)
• ½ tsp dried rosemary (1g)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
• Chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
• Crispy fried bacon bits (optional)
• A swirl of extra cream (optional)
• Croutons (optional)