Making your Easy Creamy Homemade Potato Soup is simple and straightforward with these easy-to-follow steps:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Start by peeling and dicing the potatoes. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot, followed by the broth. Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme if using. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Blend Until Smooth: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a traditional blender, blend, and return to the pot.
6. Stir in Cream: Once the soup is creamy and smooth, stir in the heavy cream. Mix well and heat for another 5 minutes without boiling, just to warm it through.
7. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or pepper as needed.
8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish as desired with chives, parsley, shredded cheese, or crispy bacon bits.