Potato and Garlic Soup with Herbs

== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
* 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into ½ inch pieces
* 6 cloves garlic, peeled
* 1 bay leaf
* ¼ cup minced chives or green onions
* 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
== Directions ==
# Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
# Add onion, sauté until golden, about 10 minutes.
# Add broth, potatoes, garlic and bay leaf; bring to boil.
# Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
# Cool slightly.
# Discard bay leaf.
# Coarsely puree soup in blender 1 cup at a time, about 20 seconds per batch (do not overprocess).
# Return soup to same saucepan.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper.
# Simmer until heated through.
# Ladle soup into bowls.
# Sprinkle with chives and thyme and serve.
Category:French Soups
Category:French Vegetarian
Category:Potato Soup Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Russet potato Recipes