Austrian Garlic Soup
This delicious and nutritious soup is a favorite of my friend Uli, rooted in her fond childhood memories from a small town in Austria. It's easy to prepare, making it perfect for enjoying after the busy Christmas celebrations, especially with leftover turkey, chicken, or beef bones, or even a rich mushroom broth. This soup not only offers comfort when feeling under the weather but can also help prevent illness. Following the holiday rush, a filling and healthy meal is important for starting the new year right. Garlic, a key ingredient known for its health benefits, adds great flavor along with crushed caraway seeds. The strength of the broth matters; while some prefer a hearty meat base, vegetable or mushroom broth can also be satisfying. Be sure to have fresh sourdough bread to enjoy with this comforting soup. Let’s gather our ingredients and start cooking!
AUSTRIAN GARLIC SOUP
By Zosia Culinary Adventures | Date: January 08, 2025
Preparation Time: 30 minutes plus time to make your own broth
Cook Time: 1 hour
Yield: 5 litres
Ingredients:
4 litres turkey, chicken, beef or mushroom broth
125 ml dried mushrooms, presoaked in hot water, chopped
100 g fresh garlic, chopped
250 g sweet or Spanish onion, chopped
60 g shallots, chopped
60 ml of goose, turkey, or beef dripping for a stronger flavor; butter or oil can be used for a milder taste.
30 g flour
125 g sweet potatoes, chopped
125 g carrots, chopped
100 g celery stalk, chopped
600 g Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp allspice, ground
2 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
sea salt and white pepper as per taste
Sourdough bread as a condiment
Prepare the broth of your choice, whether it's a rich chicken, hearty beef, or a mushroom vegetable broth, and then carefully pour it into a 5-litre stockpot, making sure to leave some space for additional ingredients you will add later.
Soak the mushrooms in water until soft. Chop them and add to the broth with diced sweet potatoes, chopped celery, carrots and Yukon Gold potatoes. Bring the broth to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer slowly to blend the flavors. Cook for 30 minutes.
Melt the drippings in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté chopped garlic, onions, and shallots until golden brown to bring out their sweetness and aroma. Add allspice and crushed caraway seeds, then mix in the flour until combined. Cook for about 3 minutes until the flour is fully blended. Gradually pour in 2 cups of broth, mixing well. Once combined, bring to a boil and transfer to the pot with the broth.
Bring the soup to boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the flavours are blended and all vegetables are soft. Season the soup with sea salt and white pepper. Let the soup cook for at least 30 minutes.
Serve with sourdough bread or croutons.
Enjoy it! Guten Appetit!
Nutrition Facts per 250 ml 💗
Calories 148 | Fat 2.1 g \ Saturated Fat 0.6 g\ Cholesterol 5 mg\ Sodium 500 mg\ Total Carbohydrate 23.1g\ Dietary Fiber 2.5g\
Total Sugars 2.7g\ Protein 9.6 g \ Vitamin D 25 mcg\ Calcium 50 mg\ Iron 2 mg\ Potassium 244 mg