INGREDIENTS
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◦2 tablespoons olive oil
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◦1 pound carrots, peeled, 1/2-inch dice
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◦1 large onion, 1/2-inch dice
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◦4 celery sticks, 1/2-inch dice
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◦3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (or 6 small), 1/2-inch dice
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◦3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
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◦3 cups chicken stock
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◦2 bay leaves
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◦3 sprigs fresh thyme (substitue: 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
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◦1/4 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
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◦1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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◦salt to taste