Begin the recipe by peeling and dicing the potato, carrot, and onion into ½-inch cubes (or coins for the carrot).
Place the butter into a pot followed by chopped potatoes, chopped onions, chopped carrots, salt, pepper, and shrimp.
Add the vegetable stock and bay leaves to the pot.
Cook for 25 minutes on a low-medium heat.
After 25 minutes, cut the heat, remove the bay leaves, and transfer the soup into a blender.
Add heavy cream and blend on high for 10 seconds, then pour servings into bowls, top with optional extra shrimp (cooked separately), chopped parsley, and a dollop more of heavy cream.