Roasted Garlic Potato Soup Recipe with Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 whole head garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup diced onion
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 large new potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
• 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup smoked salmon, torn or cut into bite-size pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for roasting the garlic.
2. Prepare the garlic by cutting off the top of the head to expose the cloves, removing about 1/4 inch from each. Trim individual cloves if needed. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven until tender and browned, approximately 25 minutes.
3. After roasting, remove the garlic, open the foil, and let it cool slightly. Once cool enough, cut the heads in half horizontally to expose all cloves. Squeeze the roasted cloves into a medium bowl.
4. While the garlic roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and carrot, cooking until softened, around 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, then add potatoes, rosemary, and thyme. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove about half of the potatoes and set aside. Place the roasted garlic cloves into a blender, adding soup until the pitcher is half full. Secure the lid with a folded towel, pulse briefly, then blend until smooth in batches. Pour into a clean pot. Alternatively, use a stick blender to puree directly in the pot.
6. Incorporate the reserved potato cubes, heavy cream, and smoked salmon into the pureed soup, bringing to a simmer. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh green onion.

Nutrition

• Calories: 336 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 690 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 53 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g