Ingredients

3tbspbutter

1mediumoniondiced

4cupspotatoesdiced

1largecarrotchopped

1celery stalksliced

2garlic clovesminced

2cupshamdiced

2tspparsley

½tspthyme leaves

3cupschicken broth

1 ⅓cupslight creamor half and half

½cupsour cream

saltto taste

pepperto taste

Preparation

Cook onion in olive oil in a soup pot until tender, for about 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients except sour cream and cream. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Using a potato masher, mash some of the potatoes in the pot add cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Stir in sour cream and serve warm.