Warm bowl of creamy potato soup with chunks of potato, garnished with fresh herbs, served with crispy garlic bread slices.

Creamy Potato Soup with Garlic Bread

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Creamy Potato Soup Recipe 🥔✨

Ingredients:

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍲
  • 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
  • 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) 🌶
  • Fresh chives or parsley for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Base: First, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Then, sauté onions and garlic until they become fragrant and translucent. 🧅🧄
  2. Cook the Potatoes: Next, add diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring everything to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. 🥔🍲
  3. Blend the Soup: After that, use an immersion blender (or transfer the soup to a blender) to puree it until smooth. If needed, adjust the texture by adding more broth. 🥣
  4. Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream, and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to bring out the flavors. 🥛✨
  5. Serve and Garnish: Finally, ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving. 🌿

Garlic Bread Recipe 🍞🧄

Ingredients:

  • 1 baguette or loaf of crusty bread 🍞
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. 🧈🧄
  3. Spread the Butter: Slice the bread into thick pieces and spread the garlic butter on each slice evenly. 🍞✨
  4. Bake the Bread: Arrange the bread slices on a baking tray and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. 🧄🍞
  5. Serve Warm: Serve the garlic bread warm alongside the creamy potato soup for a comforting and delicious pairing! 🥔🍞

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a warm bowl of creamy potato soup 🥔 paired with crispy garlic bread 🍞. This combination is ideal for cozy family gatherings during the winter❄️.

🌟 Start the new year with delicious, hearty meals!

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