Soup Week – Potato & Garlic Soup

Soup week on Nova 103.5 with Metro Supermarket Eros is officially underway!

The challenge was set – can you make soup for 4 people on a budget of N$100! #nam100dollarchallenge 

The Nova 103.5 team visited Metro Supermarket Eros – bought their ingredients on the N$100 budget and came up with the following recipes!

Day 5 – Potato & Garlic Soup

Simple, soothing, and oh-so-creamy—this potato soup is the definition of cozy. Perfect for chilly nights, lazy lunches, or when you need a little hug in a bowl.

Ingredients:

• 5 Medium White Potatoes

• 1 Onion

• 3–4 Cloves Garlic

• 2 tbsp Oil or Margarine

• 1 Stock Cube (chicken or veg)

• ½ cup Milk or 2 tbsp Cream

• Salt & Pepper to taste

• (Optional) A pinch of dried thyme or rosemary

• (Optional garnish) Croutons, cheese, or a swirl of cream

Instructions:

1. Chop your veggies: Peel and dice the potatoes, then finely chop the onion and garlic.

2. In a big pot, heat your oil or margarine. Sauté the onion and garlic gently until soft and fragrant—don’t let them brown too much, we want a nice pale base.

3. Add the potatoes, stock cube, and around 3 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and mashable.

4. Time to blend it smooth—use a stick blender or pop it into a regular blender until silky.

5. Stir in your milk or cream, heat through gently, and season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs to taste.

6. Serve it up! Add a sprinkle of cheese, some crunchy DIY croutons, or just enjoy it as is—warm, creamy, and totally comforting.