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Roasted Garlic Potato Soup

A creamy, comforting potato soup infused with sweet, mellow roasted garlic for deep, rich flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 lb potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 heads garlic tops sliced off
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast garlic wrapped in foil with olive oil for 35–40 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot. Sauté onion until soft and translucent.
  3. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to coat.
  4. Pour in broth and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot.
  6. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes and serve.

Notes

Adjust thickness with extra broth and customize with toppings like chives or croutons.