Description
This comforting roasted garlic potato soup is rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful. Topped with crispy grilled cheese croutons, it becomes the ultimate cozy meal perfect for colder days.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
For the Grilled Cheese Croutons:
- 4 slices bread
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle it with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35 minutes until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
- Sauté Onion: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Cook Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Roasted Garlic: Squeeze the softened roasted garlic cloves from the head and add them into the soup.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Season Soup: Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and keep warm on low heat.
- Make Grilled Cheese Croutons: Butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheddar cheese between two slices with buttered sides out. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Remove and cut the grilled cheese sandwich into small cubes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with the grilled cheese croutons for a delicious, crispy garnish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish the soup with chopped chives or shredded cheese.
- To make the soup dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use dairy-free butter and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
