Garlic Soup Roasted Potatoes Herbs (Print View)

Aromatic, velvety garlic soup brimming with roasted cloves, creamy potatoes, and fresh herbs for hearty comfort.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large heads of garlic
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
04 - 2 stalks celery, chopped
05 - 1 medium carrot, chopped

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk

→ Seasonings & Fats

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Crusty bread or croutons

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the tops off both garlic heads to reveal the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 25 minutes until the cloves are tender and golden.
02 - While garlic roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, chopped celery, and chopped carrot; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Add peeled and diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 - Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from their skins directly into the pot. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
05 - Puree the mixture using an immersion blender, or transfer in batches to a blender, until the soup reaches a smooth consistency.
06 - Stir in milk and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently reheat without allowing to boil.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls, garnishing with chopped parsley and offering crusty bread or croutons if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic fridge and pantry vegetables
  • Blends into a silky rich soup without cream
  • Ready in under one hour start to finish
  • Easily made vegetarian or vegan
02 -
  • Extremely high in immune-boosting garlic Great for when you feel under the weather
  • Packed with vitamin C potassium and fiber
  • No flour added which keeps it naturally gluten-free
03 -
  • Roast more garlic than you think you need The flavor is mild yet complex and you will want extra
  • Always remove the bay leaf before blending The oil and fibers never blend smoothly and leaving it in creates a bitter edge
  • For an elegant finish swirl in a spoonful of good olive oil or a dollop of yogurt right before serving The contrast in color and flavor is stunning

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