Česnečka – Czech garlic soup

Ingredients

• 6 garlic cloves
• 400 g potatoes
• 1 l vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• 120 g diced bread
• 1 tbsp oil
• 80 g grated firm cheese
• salt and pepper

Method

1. 1Finely chop four garlic cloves and briefly soften in butter without browning. Add diced potatoes, stock and caraway.
2. 2Simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add marjoram and remaining two crushed garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes.
3. 3Toast bread cubes in oil in a separate pan until crisp.
4. 4Season soup and serve with croutons and cheese.