Rinse potatoes, cut them into cubes and put them into a pot of water. Boil until fork tender.
In a large pot, saute onion, celery and spices until translucent. Add garlic and pour in water/broth.
Once potatoes are cooked, rice about ⅔ of them into your pot of sauteed veggies. Throw in the other ⅓ of diced potatoes. Mix well and cook on low for 45 min to an hour.
Add cream and mix to combine. Cook for an additional 20 min with no lid, so the soup thickens slightly. Stir and serve with toppings.