25 Clove Garlic Soup Recipe

Ingredients for 25 Clove Garlic Soup

• 25 cloves garlic
• 1 leek (white and light green parts only)
• 2 medium potatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Cumin
• Thyme
• Salt
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche (or heavy cream)

How to Make 25 Clove Garlic Soup

1. Peel and mince 25 cloves of garlic.
2. Roughly chop 1 leek (white and light green parts only).
3. Peel and chop 2 medium potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
4. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine 6 cups of vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon of dried herbes de Provence (or your favorite herbs). Bring to a simmer.
5. Add the minced garlic, chopped leek, and potatoes to the simmering broth.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
7. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth and creamy.
8. Return the soup to the pot. Stir in 1/2 cup of crème fraîche (or heavy cream) and heat gently for 1 minute, or until warmed through. Do not boil.