Cream of Potato Soup My Roasted Garlic Secret - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 1 head of garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup/150 g)
• 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup/100 g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups chicken broth (950 ml) (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (900 g)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Optional Garnish: Chopped fresh chives, crumbled bacon, sour cream, croutons