Potato and Garlic Soup

By mhatkinson

Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 pound potatoes, cut into thin slices
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 3 3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large heavy pot. Add the onion, garlic, potato and paprika, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, thyme and stock and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes have cooked through.

In a small bowl, mix together the flour with a little water to form a smooth paste, and then stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring, then turn down the heat and simmer for 5 miuntes or until the soup has thickened.

Before serving, break up the potatoes slightly, and then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.