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Garlic Potato Soup – The Ultimate Comfort Bowl

A creamy and comforting potato soup infused with rich garlic flavor, perfect for cozy meals and easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika optional
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp bacon bits
  • 0.25 cup shredded cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in diced potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth or partially smooth.
  8. Stir in milk or cream and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  9. Simmer for a few minutes and serve warm with toppings.

Notes

Roasted garlic can be used for a deeper flavor.