Portuguese Potato and Garlic Soup Sopa De Alho Com Batatas
Savor the rustic charm of Portugal with this comforting Portuguese Potato and Garlic Soup (Sopa de Alho com Batatas). This simple yet flavorful dish combines creamy potatoes, aromatic garlic, and sweet onions, all simmered in a velvety broth infused with earthy bay leaf and extra-virgin olive oil. The soup is blended to your desired consistency—smooth and creamy or with hearty potato chunks—and finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve it steaming hot alongside crusty bread to complete the experience. With minimal prep time and just a few fresh ingredients, this soulful soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a warming starter. Perfectly wholesome and naturally gluten-free, it’s a must-try for fans of traditional Portuguese flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 4 slices crusty bread
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Peel and crush the garlic cloves. Finely chop the onion.
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the olive oil mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes to enhance their flavor.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and tender.
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to carefully puree the soup until smooth and creamy. For a chunkier texture, puree only a portion of the soup and leave some potato pieces intact.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and accompanied by slices of crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8774 mg | 381% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 310.7 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 5124 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
