Czech Garlic Soup
This Czech Garlic Soup heals your body while still being delicious. The combination of garlic, potatoes, and herbs makes it a heartwarming meal for anyone. Don't forget to grate fresh gruyere and rye bread croutons to put on top.
Materials
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6-8 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 cups no-chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb (2 medium) waxy potatoes, cut into cubes
- 3-4 slices rye bread, cut into cubes for croutons
- 4 oz (2 tbsp) fresh grated gruyere cheese
- parsley for garnish
- 1 tsp dried marjoram or oregano
- 1 tsp caraway seeds or fennel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Melt the butter on medium heat, add the minced garlic and cook until softened and aromatic. Don't brown.
- Add broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper
- Add potatoes, marjoram, and caraway seeds.
- Lower heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- In a sheet pan, add your cubed rye bread along with a sprinkle of oil. Place in oven and toast for 10-15 minutes.
- To serve, grate cheese into a bowl. Add hot soup on top. Add croutons and parsley. Serve hot.