Potato Potage Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh chives or parsley for garnish

Steps:

Step 1: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 2: Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until softened.

Step 3: Add diced potatoes to the pot and continue to cook for a few minutes.

Step 4: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, ensuring the potatoes are covered. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme.

Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6: Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.

Step 7: Stir in milk and heavy cream, continuing to simmer until heated through.

Step 8: Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9: Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving.

Step 10: Serve the Potato Potage Soup hot, and enjoy the creamy and comforting flavors.

Experience the rustic charm and delicious simplicity of Potato Potage Soup, a bowlful of warmth and satisfaction that embodies the essence of classic French cuisine.