Garnish with any of these: chopped cooked bacon, chopped chives, chopped ham,
Directions
Heat butter and oil in large soup pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, thyme, cayenne, and potato. Bring to a simmer, let cook for 1 hour, checking and adding water as needed to keep from sticking to the bottom. Once potatoes are fully cooked, let the soup mixture cool, puree the soup in a food processor or blender. Use caution...Do not processor if too HOT! Add buttermilk and season to taste with salt and pepper.
