Ingredients
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, small dice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced, fresh
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks
- 1 large head of roasted garlic
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
Fats & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the minced garlic. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture up to a boil, stirring occasionally to deglaze the pot.
- Simmer Potatoes and Seasonings: Add in the potato chunks, fresh parsley, ground pepper, and the remaining salt. Return the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add in the roasted garlic cloves—smash them for a robust flavor or leave them whole for milder bursts.
- Thicken the Soup: To make the soup creamy, remove about 1 cup of potatoes, place in a bowl, and mash with a fork. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup until you reach your desired consistency.
- Finish & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with extra chopped parsley, croutons, or grated cheese, if desired. Serve hot for optimal warmth and flavor.
Notes
- How to Roast Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut 1/4 inch off the top of a garlic bulb. Place on parchment-lined foil, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap tightly and roast for 30–40 minutes until soft. Cool for 10 minutes before using.
- For milder flavor, reduce the fresh garlic or roasted garlic to your taste.
- Add diced celery or carrots with potatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a thicker soup, mix 1–2 tablespoons of cornstarch or flour into some hot broth, then stir back into the soup.
- Roasted garlic can be left whole for subtle bursts or mashed for maximum flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic for your personal preference and tolerance.
- Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on brands and ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1546 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
