Delicious And Simple Potato Soup (Vegan) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive or grapeseed oil works too)
2 onions (or leeks)
3 -4 stalks celery, sliced
4 potatoes, cubed (with or without skins peeled)
2 garlic cloves (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 -5 cups water
1 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp dried)
1 teaspoon dill (optional)

Preparation

Saute chopped onions and celery in oil over high heat for 3-5 minutes in a large pot.
Add rest of vegetables, water, thyme, and basil. Cook over medium heat until tender (this takes about 30 minutes).
Puree in blender or food processor until smooth and pour back into pot.
Add the rest of the seasonings and salt, and simmer over low heat for an additional 10 minutes.
Variation: Break 1 bunch kale into small pieces, steam, and add to soup in the last 10 minutes.
Variation: Puree just one half of soup for a more chunkier version.