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Roasted Garlic Potato Soup – Easy and Comforting

Roasted Garlic Potato Soup is a creamy vegetarian soup made with potatoes, roasted garlic, onion, and vegetable broth.
Cook the potatoes until tender, then add roasted garlic and partially mash or blend the soup.
It creates a comforting, creamy potato soup without requiring heavy cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 large head roasted garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 8 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the minced fresh garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently so the garlic does not burn.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes, parsley, black pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are completely tender.
  • Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves from the head and add them to the pot. You can mash the cloves first or add them whole since they will easily break down in the hot soup.
  • For a thicker Roasted Garlic Potato Soup, remove about 1 cup of the cooked potatoes and place them in a bowl. Mash them thoroughly with a fork, then stir them back into the soup.
  • Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot to partially blend the soup. Leave some potato pieces intact for a satisfying, rustic texture.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper as needed. Serve hot with chopped parsley, croutons, or your favorite cheese.

Notes

For a completely smooth roasted garlic soup, carefully blend the entire mixture with an immersion blender. You can also leave it partially chunky for more texture.
Serve with toasted bread, croutons, shredded cheese, fresh parsley, or a simple green salad. If using cheese, choose a vegetarian or halal-suitable variety according to your dietary requirements.