Description
This Soothing Hangover Cure Garlic Potato Soup is a comforting and nourishing soup designed to ease your recovery with a warm, garlicky broth and tender potatoes. Slow-cooked onion and fresh garlic build a deep flavor base, enhanced by roasted garlic for richness. The soup can be enjoyed chunky for a rustic texture or blended smooth for creaminess, garnished with parsley, croutons, and cheese for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup
- 1 small onion (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 4 garlic cloves (freshly minced)
- 1 large head roasted garlic (soft cloves separated)
- 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)
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped parsley
- Croutons
- Grated cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Build the Aromatic Base: Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Dice the onion into 1/2-inch pieces and mince the fresh garlic cloves. 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 without browning.
- 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. Once boiling returns to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 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 the cooked potatoes, mash roughly in a bowl and return to the pot for natural creaminess. For a smooth soup, blend the entire pot with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt if needed. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with optional croutons, grated cheese, and chopped parsley. Serve hot as a restorative and comforting meal.
Notes
- Use pre-roasted garlic from the store to save time.
- For a vegan option, omit the grated cheese garnish or use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Croutons add a nice crunch but can be skipped for a lighter soup.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste; more garlic intensifies the flavor and restorative effect.
- The chunky version is easier on a sensitive stomach but blending provides creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
