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Roasted Garlic Potato Soup with Smoked Salmon

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"Savory and hearty, this soup will make you crave for more!" — JVD

Directions

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut off the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves, trimming about 1/4 inch off of the top of each clove. You may need to trim individual cloves along the sides of the head. Brush the cut cloves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then nestle the head into a piece of aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven until the cloves are tender and nicely browned, about 25 minutes.
Remove roasted garlic from oven, open foil and allow to cool slightly. When the garlic is cool enough to handle, cut the heads in half horizontally so that all of the cloves are exposed. Squeeze both halves to release the roasted cloves into a medium bowl.
While the garlic is roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan. Stir in the onion and the carrot and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the saucepan and add the potatoes, rosemary, and thyme. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove about 1/2 of the potatoes from the pot and reserve. Place the roasted garlic cloves into a blender and add the soup, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the contents moving before letting it run. Puree the soup, in batches, until smooth. Pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
Stir the reserved potato cubes, heavy cream, and smoked salmon into the pureed soup and bring to a simmer. Serve, hot, with a sprinkle of green onion.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 08, 2009

This is good, although because of a garlic allergy I use sauteed onion instead. Salt is not needed because smoked salmon is quite salty. Celery is a good addition to this recipe or even a few peas.

—mermaid

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 11, 2009

This was okay.

—COOKNAGIN

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Feb 26, 2009

Delicious! This was so good and healthy! I substituted milk for heavy cream. Very good! Thanks!

—Yaylie

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Apr 07, 2009

This recipe was delicious! The longer the soup simmers the more it will take on the smoked salmon flavor - great for cold and rainy days!

—Jean

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Feb 02, 2009

Wow! This was absolutely divine! I am vegetarian, so I used veggie broth instead of chicken, and smoked tofu instead of salmon. In fact, I think it would be equally as delicious without the smoked tofu / salmon. The roasted garlic really gives this its special flavor. By the way, I had to roast the garlic more like 35 or 40 minutes rather than 25.

—Parjata

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Aug 01, 2011

This is a great recipe that I've made twice now to rave reviews. I make a similar soup that uses ham instead of salmon, and both are now part of my regular rotation of favorite soups.

—crimson buckeye

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Apr 13, 2011

Great soup! Quick and easy. Salmon is really expensive where I live, so I just cut up some smoked ham instead. Also delicious!! Will make again.

—Pinenut

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Jun 17, 2010

I love this soup, and sometimes make it with other smoked fish, like smoked trout or bonito. Or mixed seafood for a nice seafood chowder. Might I suggest for those who are vegetarian or Vegan, use a head of cold-smoked garlic instead of the smoked salmon.

—Randall679

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Nutrition

Calories
336 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
33.7 g
11%

Cholesterol
53 mg
18%

Fat
19.9 g
31%

Fiber
4.2 g
17%

Protein
7.7 g
15%

Sodium
768 mg
31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Garlic Potato Soup with Smoked Salmon

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 336
Calories from Fat: 180

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.9g 31 %
Saturated Fat 9.3g 47 %
Cholesterol 53mg 18 %
Sodium 768mg 31 %
Potassium 790mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 33.7g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17 %
Protein 7.7g 15 %
** Sugars 2.8g
Vitamin A 60 %
Vitamin C 58 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 31 %
** Vitamin B6 41 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.