Garlic Chowder

Submitted by John J. OSullivan

"This is a thick delicious garlic-based chowder. I had a similar soup at a nearby "all things garlic" type restaurant. I made for St. Patrick's Day this year. It is *very* rich and creamy."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 ounces olive oil
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 1⁄2 head celery, diced
• 1 bunch fresh leek, cleaned and chopped
• 5 roasted garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• salt
• white pepper
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Roast the garlic bulbs and squeeze out the garlic into a small bowl. (If you don't know how to do this, go to Recipe #132617. It's very easy.).
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Sauté the onions, then add celery and leeks.
3. Add the squeezed-out garlic cloves to the pot, along with thyme, potatoes, and chicken stock.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender (about 30 min.).
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add cream and parsley, cook till "combined." Remove from heat and stir.

Reviews

[I Cook Therefore I]

Good and easy. The garlic flavor in this is very very mellow despite the sheer volume of it. Really tasty winter soup, thanks for sharing!

 

[Julie Bs Hive]

Oh my but this was delicious! The garlicky taste was there but not overpowering and made as posted except used only half the heavy cream. Sent a bowl to each of my sons and both wanted the recipe. I will be doing this one often because I am such a garlic lover. Made for PAC Fall 2007

 

[HillBillyFilly]

I made this for dinner this evening and it was good, however, my husband LOVED it. So much so that he had 3 sevings! I did add some chicken that I had left over. I cut into bite sized pieces and tossed in. About 4 cups worth or so. I also only used 2 leeks, and 4 stalks of celery. It was rainy here and this hit the spot! Thanks!