Description
This Soothing Hangover Cure Garlic Potato Soup is a nourishing and comforting recipe featuring a flavorful base of sautéed onions and fresh garlic, enhanced with roasted garlic and tender potatoes simmered in vegetable broth. Perfect for comforting a queasy stomach, this soup offers a creamy, yet chunky texture without the need for cream. Garnished with fresh parsley, croutons, and cheese for added texture and richness, it’s an ideal restorative meal full of warmth and depth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 small onion (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 4 garlic cloves (freshly minced)
- 1 large head roasted garlic (or pre-roasted from the store)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
For Garnish (optional):
- Chopped parsley
- Croutons
- Grated cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Build the Aromatic Base: Peel and dice the onion into 1/2-inch pieces, mince the fresh garlic cloves, and peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the diced onion and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown the garlic.
- Build the Soup Base and Cook Potatoes: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potato chunks, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and fresh chopped parsley. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Add Roasted Garlic and Create Desired Texture: Break apart the roasted garlic head and add the soft cloves to the pot, stirring gently. For a chunky texture, remove about 1 cup of cooked potatoes with a slotted spoon, roughly mash them in a bowl, and return to the pot to achieve creaminess without cream. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to blend the entire soup smoothly if preferred.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and more salt if needed. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, croutons, and grated cheese as desired for extra crunch and richness. Serve warm for the ultimate restorative effect.
Notes
- Use pre-roasted garlic to save time without compromising flavor.
- The soup can be blended fully for a smooth texture or left chunky for a rustic feel.
- Croutons and grated cheese are optional but add delightful texture and creaminess.
- For a vegan version, omit cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness, but dried parsley can be used if fresh is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
