Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of roasted garlic blended with velvety potatoes in this comforting soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, this creamy delight is a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off two heads of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap them in foil. Roast for about 30-35 minutes, until they are golden and soft.
- While the garlic is roasting, peel and dice about 4 medium-sized potatoes and chop one onion. You can also prepare any herbs you want to add later.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Once the onion is ready, add the diced potatoes to the pot, followed by 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the garlic is done, squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins and into the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it's smooth and creamy. If you don’t have one, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, and season with salt, pepper, and any fresh herbs you like. Heat through for a couple of minutes until warmed but not boiling.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream and some fresh herbs, if desired. Enjoy your deliciously creamy soup!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For a thicker soup, add less broth or include an extra potato. You can also add other vegetables like leeks or carrots for added flavor and nutrition.