• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 ½ cups diced onion 1 very large or 2 medium
• 2 tsp minced garlic 2 large cloves
• 4 cups diced Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes 2 lbs, or about 4 medium potatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper plus more to taste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
• 1 tsp dried parsley or 1 tbsp fresh
• ½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh
• 1 cup heavy cream milk or half-and-half
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for thickening
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or about 3/4 tsp more kosher salt, to taste

Toppings

• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Chopped green onions or chives
• Cooked bacon crumbled