Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup aka Hangover Soup)

Name: Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup aka Hangover Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: ½ tablespoon unsalted butter; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, (crushed (you can use even more, if you’d like!)); 6 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth or stock; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound (about 2 medium to large) waxy potatoes (white, yellow, or red–not russets), (peeled and diced); 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 large egg, (beaten (optional)); 3 ounces (3 to 4 slices) rye bread, (cubed); 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray; 4 ounces cubed cheese, (Emmental, Gruyere, or Camembert–rind removed (optional)); 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Czech Garlic Soup is also known as Česnečka in Czech or Hangover Soup. It's regarded as a cure for all ailments, including the common cold and of course hangovers. It is extremely garlicky, and utterly satisfying and comforting on the coldest winter days.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:06:01 GMT