Roasted Garlic Potato Soup (Česnečka) 🍲🧄

Warm up with a bowl of Roasted Garlic Potato Soup, also known as Česnečka. This comforting and flavorful soup is perfect for chilly days, combining the rich taste of roasted garlic with the creamy texture of blended potatoes. Topped with turkey bacon, cheese, and croutons, it’s a hearty meal that will leave you satisfied.

Ingredients:

For the soup:

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the topping:

• 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• Croutons (optional)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥

2️⃣ Roast the garlic:

• Place garlic cloves on a baking sheet.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Roast for about 20 minutes or until golden and tender. 🧄

3️⃣ Prepare the soup base:

• In a large pot, combine the diced potatoes, chopped onion, chicken broth, water, caraway seeds, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 🍲

4️⃣ Cook the potatoes:

• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. ⏳

5️⃣ Blend the soup:

• Add the roasted garlic to the pot.
• Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a regular blender. 🍜

6️⃣ Add the cream:

• Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. 🌬️

7️⃣ Serve:

• Ladle the soup into bowls.
• Top with crumbled turkey bacon, shredded cheese, and croutons if desired.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. 🥣🧀

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Calories: 250 Kcal per serving
• Servings: 4 servings

This Roasted Garlic Potato Soup is not only delicious but also easy to make. The combination of roasted garlic, tender potatoes, and creamy broth is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy this soup as a starter or a main dish, and don’t forget to add your favorite toppings for an extra touch of flavor.

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