Creamy carrot soup with Pesto

Saute:

1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tlbs. butter

Add and cook 10 min:

1 c. sliced carrots
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 clove garlic crushed

Add and cook 20 min:

3 c. chicken broth
1 c. cubed, peeled potatoes
1 small bay leaf

remove bay leaf and blend all ingredients.

Serve with pesto - swirl into bowl.