Description
Creamy classic roasted garlic potato soup delivers hearty comfort with minimal ingredients. Rich potato and garlic flavors combine perfectly, welcoming hungry diners to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 medium onions (chopped)
- 1 head garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth (473 ml)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (60 ml)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional, 118 ml)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle whole garlic bulbs with olive oil, maintaining papery skin. Roast for 30-35 minutes until cloves turn golden and become soft.
- Prepare Base: Sauté onions in butter until translucent. Add potatoes, chicken broth, water, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate Roasted Garlic: Squeeze softened garlic cloves directly into the simmering potato mixture, releasing their rich, caramelized flavor.
- Blend and Smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth, eliminating any potato chunks and creating a velvety consistency.
- Finish and Garnish: Gently stir in heavy cream, taking care not to boil. Pour into serving bowls and top with crispy bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and crunchy croutons for a delightful textural contrast.
Notes
- Roast Garlic Carefully: Keep papery skin intact to prevent burning and ensure rich, mellow flavor development during roasting.
- Uniform Potato Cutting: Dice potatoes into consistent 1/2-inch cubes to guarantee even cooking and smooth texture throughout the soup.
- Prevent Cream Curdling: Reheat soup gently after adding cream to avoid separation and maintain a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Strategic Blending Technique: Use immersion blender for smooth texture, removing all potato chunks for a creamy, restaurant-quality soup finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Czech
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg