Making The Best Creamy Potato Soup is simple when you follow these steps:

1. Prepare Vegetables: Peel and dice the Yukon Gold potatoes, and chop the onion and garlic.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring until the onions become translucent (about 5 minutes).
3. Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
4. Season: Add the dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches.
6. Stir in Cream: Once the soup is blended to your desired consistency, return it to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through, without boiling.
7. Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if necessary.
8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired.

By following these straightforward steps, you will create a comforting bowl of potato soup that everyone will love.