Creamy Czech Garlic Soup for Comforting Cozy Nights

This Creamy Czech Garlic Soup offers a warm embrace with roasted garlic and potatoes, perfect for cozy nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Czech

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

6-8 cloves Fresh Garlic Essential for flavor
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness
4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Low-sodium is best
2 cups Waxy Potatoes (red or yellow) Avoid russets

For Seasoning and Flavor

1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram Enhances flavor
1 teaspoon Whole Caraway Seeds Adds tradition
to taste Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning
to taste Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning

For the Toppings

to taste Croutons (Rye Bread, toasted) Provides crunch
1 Egg (optional) Add for creaminess
to taste Cheese (Emmental, Gruyere, or Camembert, optional) For extra creaminess

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, add crushed garlic, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden.
Pour in the broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
Add diced potatoes, marjoram, and caraway seeds. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Whisk an egg and temper it with hot broth, then stir back into the soup for richness.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), toast rye bread cubes for 10–15 minutes until golden.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with croutons and cheese, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with more garlic or different toppings based on preference.

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