Description
This Creamy Roasted Garlic Potato Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet, caramelized roasted garlic blended into a smooth, creamy base. Enhanced with sautéed onions, thyme, and a touch of milk or cream, this soup offers a rich texture perfect for cozy meals. Garnished with fresh chives or green onions, it’s an easy-to-make American classic that satisfies with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
Finishing Touches
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- Chopped fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 40 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden.
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
- Add Roasted Garlic and Potatoes: Once the garlic has cooled slightly, squeeze the softened cloves out of the head directly into the pot with the onions and stir until combined. Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Add Cream and Heat Through: Stir in the whole milk or heavy cream, gently warming the soup over low heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh chives or green onions if desired for a fresh, mild onion flavor and color contrast.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the whole milk or heavy cream with a plant-based alternative such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Top the soup with shredded cheese or crumbled bacon to add extra richness and texture.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the soup during simmering to impart a subtle smoky depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
