Rosemary Garlic Cream Of Potato Soup Recipes

ROSEMARY GARLIC CREAM OF POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In large stock pot over medium heat melt butter and sauté aromatics (onion, celery, carrot) until softened slightly about 5 minutes. *Add shredded zucchini here if you like*
• 2. Stir in flour and cook for approximately 5 minutes to cook off flour taste and make a paste like roux.
• 3. Add dried thyme and chicken stock whisking while it comes to a simmer until it becomes slightly thickened 5-7 minutes.
• 4. Add minced garlic, diced potatoes, water (should cover the potatoes) rosemary sprig, bay leaf, salt & pepper. Gently simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are slightly tender.
• 5. Turn the heat to low & carefully remove 1/2 of the vegetable & potato mixture into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Make sure to get the bay leaf & rosemary out.
• 6. Using an emersion blender carefully blend the vegetables, potatoes & liquid left in the stock pot until there is a creamy base. This takes about 7-10 minutes. Blend cream cheese into this creamy base.
• 7. Add the reserved vegetables, potatoes, bay leaf & rosemary sprig back to the creamy soup base and stir gently.
• 8. Finally add Worcestershire sauce & evaporated milk. This is ready to serve but can also simmer for awhile if you like. Season with salt and pepper to your taste liking here. Be sure to remove the bay leaf & rosemary sprig prior to serving.
• 9. Garnish: cubed Andouille sausage fried crispy & shredded cheddar cheese works well with this creamy soup. You could also use crispy bacon or cubed ham in the soup.

SWEET POTATO & ROSEMARY SOUP WITH GARLIC TOASTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then fry the onion until soft. Crush 2 garlic cloves, add to the onion, then fry for 1 min more. Stir in the sweet potato, then cover with the stock and bring to the boil. Strip the leaves from one of the rosemary sprigs, then add to the pan. Simmer for 10 mins until the potato is soft.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 200C/ fan 180C/gas 6. Place the bread on a baking sheet, then brush with olive oil. Slice the remaining garlic clove in half, then rub the cut side over the bread along with the leaves from the second rosemary sprig. Season, then bake for 10 mins until crisp and golden.
• Use a hand blender to roughly purée the soup, adding a splash of hot water if it seems too thick. Season well, then pour into warmed bowls and serve with the toasts.

ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the potatoes in half or quarters and place in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary; toss until the potatoes are well coated. Dump the potatoes on a baking sheet and spread out into 1 layer; roast in the oven for at least 1 hour, or until browned and crisp. Flip twice with a spatula during cooking to ensure even browning.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven, season to taste, and serve.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stockpot, melt the butter and oil together over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, rosemary and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the rosemary stems. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and thick. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese and maple syrup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.
• Cook's Note: The soup can also be pureed by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO AND ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter and olive oil together in an 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, chicken broth, and rosemary. Season with more salt and pepper.
• Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.
• Turn off heat and remove rosemary stems. Using an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth and thick. Whisk in mascarpone cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Keep soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.

CREAMY GARLIC POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy bottomed pan. While butter is melting cut up vegetables.
• Saute carrots and for 2 minutes. Add celery and saute for 2 minutes longer. Add onion and saute until onions are clear. Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked. Do not overcook the potatoes.
• Add salt and course ground pepper to taste. Stir in cream and heat until steamy, almost boiling.
• Serve with saltines.