Best Irish Garlic and Potato Soup

How to Make Best Irish Garlic and Potato Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cream
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes (about 1-inch pieces).

2. 2

   Mince the garlic cloves finely.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

5. 5

   Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir well to coat them in the garlic butter.

6. 6

   Pour in the 4 cups of vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

8. 8

   Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches.

9. 9

   Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in 1 cup of cream.

10. 10

    Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

11. 11

    Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives on top.