Creamy Garlic Potato Soup
A comforting, creamy soup featuring soft potatoes and roasted garlic, perfect for cold days or a soothing hangover cure with optional crunchy and cheesy garnishes.
Equipment
- 1 large pot for cooking soup
- 1 immersion blender optional, for smooth texture
- 1 Slotted spoon optional, for mashing potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves freshly minced
- 1 large head roasted garlic cloves separated
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil such as Carapelli
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Croutons for garnish (optional)
- Grated cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks, dice onion into 1/2-inch pieces, and mince fresh garlic cloves.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and cook for about 8 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add prepared potatoes, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and fresh chopped parsley.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add roasted garlic cloves, stirring gently to distribute them throughout the soup.
- For chunky texture, remove 1 cup of potatoes, mash roughly, and return to pot. For smooth texture, blend entire soup carefully using an immersion blender.
- Season soup with freshly ground black pepper and adjust salt to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with optional croutons, grated cheese, and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days; flavors improve overnight.
- Freeze up to 3 months in individual portions; texture may change slightly.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave with occasional stirring; add broth to thin if needed.