Garlic soup made of 8 cloves and ready in 4 easy steps! Sounds like a dream for garlic lovers, right? Hana’s Recipes would love to show you today how simply and quickly you can prepare such a strongly aromatic soup full of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Enjoy the process of making it!
Garlic soup: Discover how healthy, delicious and convenient it is
No matter how simple in terms of ingredients the garlic soup may look like at first sight, its preparation, serving and tasting can become a wholesome experience bringing rich and comforting flavours. Not to mention numerous health benefits everyone will eventually appreciate. We have a few pointers for you why the garlic soup specifically should be considered in your everyday menu:
It goes without saying that garlic, the main ingredient within the soup, is a true immune-boosting “powerhouse”. Its strong antibacterial and antiviral properties help to fight against various infections and boost the overall immune system of the human body. Additionally, it has the ability to remove heavy metals from the body, such as lead, resulting in the reduction of toxicity and better protection of organs. Garlic is also known to maintain the right blood pressure, which simultaneously lowers the risk of a heart disease or stroke.
Taking the mentioned benefits into account, garlic soup is a great choice for colder months when the need to stay healthy and supply ourselves with vitamins significantly grows. Of course, you can enjoy it even during the summer period. Garlic soup usually offers a combination of ingredients that are light for the stomach to digest but keep the person full as well, so a soup for lunch might be enough during these months. Not to mention the biggest general advantage in cooking: you may adjust the garlic soup to your own preference and cravings at the moment of preparation.
Take a look at the photo recipe below that Hana’s Recipes portal has put together for you! Do not forget you may add even more garlic, if it is something you prefer or skip the potatoes for a lighter broth. They could be replaced with different vegetables as well.
We hope there will be a huge satisfaction at the end once the soup is ready! Good luck!
Ingredients
- 8 cloves of garlic,
- 2 tablespoons of butter,
- 2 medium-sized potatoes,
- 1.5 litre of chicken / vegetable broth,
Seasoning:
- Ground red pepper,
- Ground black pepper,
- Whole cumin,
- Vegetables (optional and based on your preference),
- Salt,
Soup insert:
- Grated cheese,
- Toasted baguette (croutons, fried peas),
- Herbs (parsley, chives)
Preparation of the aromatic garlic soup using 8 cloves
1
Start with preparing the garlic. Peel and crush the mentioned 8 cloves (or more or less, depends fully on you). Then let the cloves stand for a while in order to release their flavour and nutrients.
2
Continue with washing and grating the potatoes like apples (see the picture). If you prefer, you may also cut them into cubes. Potatoes are used in the garlic soup to thicken it but if you only want the garlic broth, simply omit the potatoes completely.
3
Next, heat the butter and add the garlic. Roast it, so that it starts to smell strongly but be careful not to burn it. Then add the prepared potatoes. Mix altogether and eventually sprinkle with red pepper, cumin and pepper. Fry it all a little.
4
Lastly, cover everything with the broth of your preference. Cook until completely soft and season again if it is needed. Then fry the pastry in the olive oil. Once done, the soup is traditionally served hot with grated cheese, fried pastry, herbs and possibly green onions on top as a nice decoration.
Amazing job! The garlic soup is ready to be enjoyed now for both its taste as well as aroma!
No idea which soup to prepare next time? Here are some tips from Hana’s Recipes published in the past: delicious tomato soup, the chicken soup ideal for a hangover state, comforting split pea soup and lastly a “powerhouse” called the spinach soup. Bon appetite!
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FAQ 1: What should I do if my soup becomes too thick?
We mentioned earlier that potatoes generally have the ability to thicken the soup, therefore if you wish to have a lighter version from the beginning, you should certainly avoid this ingredient. However if the soup becomes too thick during the preparation itself, you may thin it out by adding more broth (chicken or vegetable) or water until you reach the desired consistency.
Good luck!
FAQ 2: Can I freeze the garlic soup?
Yes, it is certainly possible to freeze your garlic soup. At first, allow it to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. The soup can potentially be frozen for up to 3 months. If you wish to serve it, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating on the day you would like to consume it.
