If you enjoy comforting homemade soups with rich flavor and simple ingredients, this Cream of Garlic Soup is a recipe worth keeping in your collection. Inspired by Romanian-style garlic soup, it combines sautéed garlic, potatoes, celery, and vegetable broth into a smooth, creamy bowl of goodness. The garlic becomes mellow and savory as it cooks, creating a flavorful soup that is satisfying without being complicated.
One of the best things about this recipe is how quickly it comes together. Garlic is gently sautéed in olive oil and butter before potatoes, celery, and vegetable stock are added. The vegetables simmer until tender, then everything is blended into a smooth consistency. Greek yogurt is stirred in at the end to give the soup a creamy finish, while parsley adds a fresh touch.
Although garlic is the star, the potatoes help give the soup body and a naturally velvety texture. Celery contributes a subtle savory flavor, and vegetable broth keeps the recipe vegetarian. The finished soup is delicate, comforting, and flavorful without relying on heavy cream.
For the smoothest texture, use an immersion blender directly in the pot. Blend carefully until the vegetables are completely smooth, or transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender. If using a countertop blender, allow the soup to cool slightly and avoid filling the container too much when blending hot liquids.
Greek yogurt adds a pleasant tang, but it should be incorporated gradually. Stir a little warm soup into the yogurt first, then mix it into the pot. This helps prevent the yogurt from becoming lumpy when it meets the hot soup.
Serve Cream of Garlic Soup with crusty bread, homemade ciabatta, or cheesy garlic bread for a simple lunch or light dinner. You can also garnish each bowl with chopped parsley, sliced green onions, or a spoonful of sour cream.
With just a handful of everyday ingredients and about 30 minutes of preparation and cooking, this creamy garlic soup is an easy way to enjoy a warm, homemade meal.
Serve this with some crusty English Muffin Bread, Cheesy Garlic Bread or homemade Ciabatta Bread. Add in a garden fresh salad and what a perfect meal.
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Cream of Garlic Soup
- Total Time: :30
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Ingredients
- 3 heads of garlic
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 celery stalk
- 3 cups vegetable stock (broth)
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- parsley to garnish
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Peel and slice the garlic.
- In a pan, heat up the oil and butter, add the garlic, and stir for about one minute, so that the garlic can soften a bit.
- Peel and chop the potatoes and celery, add them to the pan together with the vegetable stock and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Transfer everything to a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Add one spoonful of soup to the yogurt, mix well, then add a few more spoonfuls until the yogurt is warm.
- The yogurt can now be added to the soup. Mix well, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot!
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: :15
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Romanian
- Diet: Vegetarian