Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)

Name: Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bacon fat, or unsalted butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken stock, or beef stock, hot; 2 large potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 cloves garlic, crushed, optional; Croutons, for garnish; Grated cheese, for garnish

Česnečka, a traditional Czech garlic soup, is widely considered an effective remedy for hangovers.

⭐ 3.8 (49 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 30 minTotal: 50 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Dinner Lunch Soup

Cuisine Tags:

Eastern European

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Instructions

Melt bacon fat or butter in a saucepan; sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
Add stock, bring to a boil, then stir in potatoes. Return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender.
Season to taste. For stronger garlic, add 3 crushed cloves. Serve with croutons and cheese.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 385 kcal

Carbohydrate: 50 g

Cholesterol: 24 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 15 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 771 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 14 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g