Soothing Garlic Potato Soup Recipe – The Ultimate Hangover Cure
Warm, creamy, and packed with roasted garlic, this easy potato soup is the ultimate hangover cure and comfort meal. Ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or butter for extra richness)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for deeper flavor)
- 1 large head roasted garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Homemade or store-bought croutons
- Shredded cheese (Parmesan, Swiss, or mild cheddar)
- Extra chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft (don’t rush this step — it builds the flavor base).
- Add half the salt and the minced garlic. Stir for another minute until fragrant, but don’t let it brown — burnt garlic can turn bitter and overpower the soup.
Step 2: Add the Broth and Potatoes
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add potatoes, parsley, black pepper, and the rest of the salt.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Your kitchen should already start smelling like comfort.
Step 3: Blend and Thicken
- Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and add them to the pot. If you like a subtle flavor, leave them whole; if you crave that deep garlic punch, mash them a little first.
- To thicken the soup, you’ve got two easy paths:
- Rustic texture: Mash a cup of the cooked potatoes and stir them back in.
- Creamy finish: Use an immersion blender right in the pot until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as needed — your broth and garlic might already carry plenty of saltiness.
Step 4: Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls while it’s still warm and silky. Top with:
- A handful of croutons for crunch
- A sprinkle of grated cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives for brightness
- Eat it slowly. Let the garlic do its quiet healing work.