Vampire Hunter's Nourishing Garlic Soup

With the winter being all wonky this year I wanted something to boost my immunity. I also love garlic for more than its anti-viral, antibiotic properties. I roasted half of the garlic but it should turn out well to use all roasted or un-roasted. Use home-made chicken stock for more nourishing benefits. Added here to save my adaptations from http://theotherbabybook.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/nourishing-garlic-soup/

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
• 1  head garlic, cloves chopped and crushed
• 1  roasted head of garlic (or 1 teaspoon)
• 2  stalks celery
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 3  cups chicken or 3  cups  vegetable stock
• 2  medium small potatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon savory
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  creme fraiche, sour cream (use yogurt for added pro-biotic benefits) or  yogurt (use yogurt for added pro-biotic benefits)

Directions

1. Chop the celery and onions, and saute them in the butter with the un-roasted head of garlic.
2. When vegetables are soft, add the stock and potatoes, and bring to a boil.
3. Add the roasted garlic.
4. Simmer the soup, covered, until the potatoes are soft.
5. Add savory, thyme, and salt.
6. Puree soup with a hand held blender, or throw in your blender or food processor. You can always add water if it is too thick.
7. Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche, sour cream, or yogurt (plain is good too!).