Preparation:
Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan oven medium heat.Add onion,saute
until golden,about 10 minutes.Add broth.potatoes,garlic and bay leaf;bring
to a boil,Reduce heat to medium-low;cover and simmer until potatoes are
very tender,about 20 minutes.Cool slightly,Discard bay leaf.Corsely 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 throuogh.Ladel soup into bowls.Sprinkle with
chives andthyme and serve. |