Description
Warm, cozy, and packed with roasted garlic flavor this Potato Garlic Soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl. With creamy potatoes and rich caramelized garlic, it’s a rustic yet elegant dish that’s perfect for chilly nights or when you simply crave something hearty and nourishing. Inspired by a beloved family recipe, it brings both nostalgia and nourishment to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the potatoes and garlic: Place chopped potatoes and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sauté the onion: In a large saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent.
- Simmer the soup: Add the roasted potatoes and garlic to the saucepan. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender (or transfer in batches to a blender) to puree the soup until smooth.
- Add milk and season: Stir in the milk. Add salt to taste. Heat for an additional 5 minutes on low, being careful not to let it boil.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with extra roasted potatoes, chopped herbs, or shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- Extra Creamy? Add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Vegan Version? Use plant-based milk and vegetable broth.
- Texture Preference? For a chunkier soup, blend only half and leave the rest as-is.
- Flavor Boost? Add fresh thyme, rosemary, or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Keto Option? Substitute potatoes with cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Roasting, Blending, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: ~230 kcal
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~520mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~34g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~7mg
Keywords: Potato Garlic Soup, roasted garlic soup, creamy potato soup, easy garlic soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, hearty winter soup, dairy-free soup option, keto potato soup alternative