Rhapsody Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 As we are approaching the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, I thought a soup recipe might be in order, this one is great if you feel you are coming down with a cold. Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup You will need (for a family-size pot) 1kg potatoes of a floury variety A k"Ooops, word censored!" of butter and tablespoon of oil (any) 1 whole head of Garlic 2 veg stock cubes 1 fresh Bay Leaf water and seasoning #Bung the Garlic in a moderate oven for about 20 mins, until it has gone squidgy and the skins are just starting to burst, set aside to cool. #Dice the spuds fairly chunkily and fry them in your soup pot on a low to medium heat until they start to brown and catch (dont panic). # Break the individual cloves off the garlic bulb and squeeze the roasted inside out through the base of the clove, it comes out like toothpaste, add to the browned spuds with the bay leaf and seasoning and stir. # Make up the veg stock, add to the pot and de-glaze all the scrummy potato bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. #Cover and leave to simmer until the potatoes start to break up and dissolve into the soup making it rich and unctuous. Blimey its good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Sounds fab. I will be making that next. I lurve soup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Sounds delicious - one for Sunday (which tends to be my domestic godess day) AMO x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 That does sound delicious - 'rich and unctuous' - very good description! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 That does sound delicious - 'rich and unctuous' - very good description! Sounds like the kind of thing Nigella would say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 We grew loads of garlic this year - this sounds like a wonderful way to use some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Just made some. Absolutely divine. Being a lazy so and so I didn't peel my spuds and it has given it a nice speckled effect. Dinnerpartyworthy. Richard.......are you there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Mmmm, might just have to make some of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Wow Egluntine that was quick work! Glad you liked it for the serious Garlic lover make it with 2 Garlic bulbs, but dont expect to be kissed afterwards for about a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Bet it kills off all the germs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Wow Egluntine that was quick work! Glad you liked it for the serious Garlic lover make it with 2 Garlic bulbs, but dont expect to be kissed afterwards for about a week! Somebody pass me another garlic bulb quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I'm going to have a go... I have a very sniffly nose today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 How much water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Presumably as much as you need to hydrate the stock cubes?? I would imagine it will work with home made stock as well the same volume as you would need to make up a couple of cubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Presumably as much as you need to hydrate the stock cubes?? I would imagine it will work with home made stock as well the same volume as you would need to make up a couple of cubes Ok- I have added 1 litre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnabydaisy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 cooked this for my tea tonight as i have just developed a cold, it was really yummy! i have enough left for my lunch tommorow and for my hubby to take to work, thanks for the recipe!!! love mim and jason x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sorry about the stock quantities, I meant use 2 cubes/measures of veg or chicken stock and add the required water.I'm very much a judge by eye cook. Home made stock (YUM!) I would add 2-3 litres depending on the size of your garlic and size of your pot. Might make some of this myself today its @+**%$£ freezing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I had some for tea last night & my cold is feeing much better- I'm going to have some more for lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Made this yesterday with home made duck stock. The potatoes didn't really break down much, used home grown Picasso maybe not floury enough. garlic was also home grown. Tasted good and everyone ate it not sure how many friends we will all have today though. Little bit left over for my lunch today then I'm going to make the sweetcorn and chilli soup from Mail on Sunday's You magazine for tonight's tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've had a stinker of a cold these last few days- I had some of the soup on Sunday which I had left over when I made it way back when & froze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Oooh this sounds lovley. Garlic breath anyone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I hadn't noticed this thread before.... surprising as I eat garlic with everything!! Sounds delicious.... here I am in the kitchen with the laptop starting right on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm Garlic.... there is nothing like it.... Great recipe, thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 It is delicious and very warming.....but the smell of garlic on your own breath wakes you up in the middle of the night. Not to be eaten for a fortnight before a hot date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 mmmmmmmmmmmm I have loads of potatoes and garlic needing to be used up Know what i'm doing tomorrow.........might have to make some homemade bread aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
