Vegan Creamy Garlic Potato Soup (Print)

Potatoes blend with garlic, coconut milk, and thyme for a rich, warming bowl ready in just 35 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Soup Base

01 - 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 large onion, chopped
03 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable broth
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Creamy Additions

08 - 1 cup (240 ml) canned coconut milk
09 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

→ Garnish

10 - Fresh chives, finely chopped

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes until aromatic.
03 - Add diced potatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 - Use an immersion blender to blend soup in the pot until smooth and creamy. If a standard blender is used, purée the soup in batches and return to the pot.
05 - Stir in coconut milk and season with salt and black pepper. Warm through over low heat for several minutes.
06 - Spoon hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped chives.

# Notes:

01 - For a refined presentation, serve in warm bowls drizzled with extra coconut milk and topped with additional chives. Accompany with a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal.