🥔 Potato soup: garlic & rosemary (easy recipe)
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Quick answer: To make a delicious country-style potato, garlic, and rosemary soup, simply sauté garlic and onion, add diced potatoes and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, then cover with water or stock and simmer gently. Blend or mash to your desired consistency, taste, and add a drizzle of olive oil or a touch of cream for extra indulgence. The result: a rustic, fragrant soup that evokes the comforting aromas of the French countryside 🥄🌱. Perfect for cool evenings or a cozy meal!
🧺 Ingredients
- 🥔 800g potatoes (soft flesh)
- 🧄 2 cloves of garlic
- 🧅 1 yellow onion
- 🌿 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 💧 1 liter of water or vegetable broth
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
- 🌱 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 🧂 1 pinch of salt, pepper
- 🥛 1 tbsp crème fraîche (optional)
💡 For an authentic-tasting soup, choose seasonal potatoes and a basket of French vegetables !
👩🍳 Preparation – step by step
Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Keep the rosemary sprigs whole; you'll remove them after cooking!
In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in olive oil, then add the garlic and let it brown without burning. The aromas are already starting to fill the kitchen 🤩.
Add the potatoes, rosemary, bay leaf and cover with water or stock. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer gently until the potatoes are tender 🥔.
Remove the rosemary and bay leaf. Blend the soup or mash it the old-fashioned way with a potato masher if you like to keep some chunks. Adjust the seasoning.
Serve piping hot, add a drizzle of olive oil or a spoonful of cream. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary. Enjoy with toasted country bread – it's the simple pleasure of the French countryside 🚜🥖.
🌱 Tips for a country-style potato soup
- 🌾 For extra deliciousness, add some diced carrot or a leek to the vegetable base.
- 🧀 Want a cheesy touch? Add some grated Comté or Tomme cheese when serving.
- 🥓 For a more rustic version, fry some bacon or ham before adding the vegetables.
- 🍳 Leftover soup? Use it as a base for an omelet or to bind homemade mashed potatoes.
- 🌍 Soup tastes even better with local potatoes. Discover our seasonal vegetables in the homemade soup kit .
- 🥣 For a creamier texture, add a ladleful of milk or cream at the end of cooking.
- 📏 Want to adjust the dosages? Use our handy cl/ml converter !
❓ FAQ – Garlic & Rosemary Potato Soup
🥔 Which potato should I choose for this soup?
Opt for soft-fleshed potatoes, such as Monalisa or Samba; they hold their shape well during cooking while giving a velvety texture. Vary the recipe according to your region to recreate local flavors!
🌱 Can rosemary be substituted?
Yes, thyme or savory also add a lovely aromatic touch. You can even try it with sage or flat-leaf parsley, depending on the season!
🥄 Should you blend or mash the soup?
The choice is yours! Blended, the soup will be smooth and creamy. Mashed with a fork or potato masher, it retains rustic chunks, like in the old-fashioned farmhouses 🚜.
🧄 How to enhance the flavor of garlic without it overpowering?
Gently sauté the garlic over low heat; it will be milder and more fragrant. You can also cook it whole and then remove it for a subtle flavor!
🍲 Can this soup be frozen?
Yes, it freezes very well! Let it cool, then pour it into portions in jars or airtight containers. Reheat gently to preserve all the rustic flavors.
📖 Where can I find other recipes or tips for soup?
Head over to our special soup blog for lots of seasonal ideas and country inspiration!
🔗 Is there another similar recipe?
You can also discover a variation on this external blog to mix things up!
Discover the 100% seasonal homemade soup kit , adjust your recipes with our cl/ml converter or explore all our soup recipes on the blog.
For a change of pace, discover another version on this food blog .
Origin: Rural France, country recipe
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