Description
Roasted Garlic Potato Soup (Česnečka) brings Czech comfort to your kitchen with its rich, hearty flavors. Fragrant roasted garlic and creamy potatoes blend seamlessly, creating a soul-warming experience you’ll savor from the first spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Protein and Toppings:
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Croutons (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and carefully separate garlic cloves, keeping the papery skin intact.
- Place whole garlic bulbs on a small baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until cloves are soft, golden, and easily squeezable.
- While garlic roasts, peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- In a large stockpot, sauté finely chopped onions in butter until translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, water, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove roasted garlic from the oven, carefully squeeze soft cloves from their skins into the potato mixture.
- Using an immersion blender or standard blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy, ensuring no potato chunks remain.
- Stir in heavy cream and reheat gently, avoiding boiling to prevent cream separation.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and top with crispy bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and crunchy croutons for added texture.
Notes
- Roasting garlic beforehand transforms this simple soup into a deeply flavorful comfort dish with caramelized, mellow undertones.
- Czech-inspired recipe brings rustic, warming qualities perfect for chilly evenings or when craving hearty homestyle cooking.
- Blending creates ultra-smooth texture that highlights potatoes’ creamy potential and garlic’s rich, nutty essence.
- Versatile toppings allow personal customization, letting each serving feel unique and tailored to individual taste preferences.
- Minimal ingredients ensure quick preparation, making this soup an excellent weeknight meal solution for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Czech
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg