Potato Cream Soup

Soups warm the soul.  This simple potato soup can be made in 20 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.  Try it.  It tastes great.  (The cream can be left out for a vegan soup.)

Ingredients:

5 whole potatoes

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

1 teaspoon fresh ginger

1 teaspoon black pepper

1garlic clove
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water



Combine all the ingredients in a large pot.  Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes (until potatoes are soft). Pour the soup into a blender and puree.










The finished product is creamy and rich.  Serve with bread or crackers and let it warm your soul.