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Roasted Garlic Soup with Potatoe

Velvety Roasted Garlic Soup with Potato for Cozy Comfort

This Roasted Garlic Soup with Potato is a warm bowl of comfort, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Provides richness and healthy fats
  • 2 heads hardneck garlic Core flavor component, roasted
  • 1 large shallot Adds sweetness and depth
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt Enhances all flavors
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili pepper flakes Adds gentle spice
  • black pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon white wine Contributes acidity and brightness
  • 4-5 cups rich broth Chicken or vegetable
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme Tied with twine
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley Tied with twine
  • 2 medium russet potatoes Cubed

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot
  • oven
  • blender
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep and roast garlic: Trim tops off garlic, coat with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, add sliced shallot, sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and spices: Smash roasted garlic and add to pot with sea salt, chili flakes, and black pepper, stir for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Build soup base: Add white wine, scrape pot, then add broth and potatoes, simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Blend until smooth: Remove herb bouquet, blend soup until smooth, adjust consistency with broth, taste and season.
  6. Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with minced thyme and parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For added richness, blend in a splash of cream or a poached egg on top. Refrigerate leftovers for enhanced flavor.

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