Rustic Creamy Garlic Soup (Print-Friendly Version)
Velvety, aromatic garlic soup with cream, turmeric and fresh herbs, served alongside crispy sourdough for dipping.
# What You Need:
→ Base
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2 heads of garlic, cloves peeled
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 small potato, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
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1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
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Salt to taste
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
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Toasted sourdough bread slices, for serving
# How to Make It:
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In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add peeled garlic cloves and sauté for about 5 minutes until lightly golden.
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Add chopped onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 6 minutes.
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Stir in diced potato, white pepper, and turmeric. Cook for another 3 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until the garlic and potatoes are very soft.
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Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
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Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt to taste. Warm gently without boiling.
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Garnish with chopped chives and a few whole roasted garlic cloves.
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Serve hot with toasted sourdough slices for dipping.
# Additional Tips:
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Creamy, garlicky bliss in every spoonful. Perfect for cold weather and comfort food cravings.