GARLIC POTATO SOUP (ANOTHER ONE)
From America's Test Kitchen and I quote them "A garnish is essential to add crunch and flavor to this soup. We like garlic chips, but crisp bacon bits, fried leeks, or garlic croutons are good options, too. A potato masher can be used instead of an immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes right in the pot, though the consistency will not be as creamy. If leeks are not available, substitute an equal amount of yellow onion. The test kitchen prefers the soup made with chicken broth, but vegetable broth can be substituted.
Provided by SweetSueAl
Categories Potato
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. When foaming subsides, add leeks and cook until soft (do not brown), 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add garlic heads, broth, bay leaves, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; partially cover pot and bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until garlic is very tender when pierced with tip of knife, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Add potatoes and continue to simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves. Remove garlic heads; using tongs or paper towels, squeeze garlic heads at root end until cloves slip out of their skins. Using fork, mash garlic to smooth paste in bowl.
- Stir cream, thyme, and half of mashed garlic into soup; heat soup until hot, about 2 minutes. Taste soup; add remaining garlic paste if desired.
- Using immersion blender, process soup until creamy, with some potato chunks remaining.
- Alternatively, transfer 1 1/2 cups potatoes and 1 cup broth to blender or food processor and process until smooth. (Process more potatoes for thicker consistency.)
- Return puree to pot and stir to combine, adjusting consistency with more broth if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and serve, sprinkling each portion with chives and garlic chips.
- For Garlic Chips.
- Heat oil and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning frequently, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to plate lined with paper towels; discard oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
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Tuhinahmed Tuhin
[email protected]I'm going to try making this soup this weekend. It looks delicious!
Youness Bou
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Hunter Thomas
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Basiru Barky
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Jennifer Foley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I really enjoyed this soup. The garlic flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Dalice Lopez
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I usually add some chopped ham or bacon to make it even more flavorful.
RAJA kami
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and comforting. I always make a big batch and freeze it in individual portions so I can have it on hand for a quick and easy meal.
Akela Best
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with the kids. I usually add some extra vegetables to make it even healthier.
Evaa Anstacia
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this soup. It was watery and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Abdul Ghafoor
[email protected]This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I found it to be a little bland and the texture was a bit too thick for my taste.
Md,shamim Khan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight meal. I highly recommend it!
Reigneth Odumegwu
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients. I also appreciate that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Oboth Charles
[email protected]Just made this soup for dinner and it was a hit! The whole family loved it. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. Will definitely be making this again.
Kenneth Leib
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and garlic are cooked to perfection. I added a little extra cheese and bacon, and it was even better. Definitely a new favorite recipe!