Česnečka (Traditional Czech Restorative Garlic, Potato, Marjoram & Cheese Broth) – Authentic Czech Republic Recipe
Famous Bohemian garlic soup fragrant with rubbed marjoram and caraway over melted cheese and croutons.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- 6-8 cloves sliced garlic, Cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, Melted Gouda/Edam cubes and crispy rye croutons, Rubbed marjoram, Caraway seeds
Ingredients for Česnečka (Traditional Czech Restorative Garlic, Potato, Marjoram & Cheese Broth) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) 6-8 cloves sliced garlic, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup melted Gouda/Edam cubes and crispy rye croutons
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with rubbed marjoram
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Czech Republic seasoning (caraway seeds, butter, parsley)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and rubbed marjoram for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in caraway seeds, butter, parsley and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Czech Republic's kitchen.
- Add 6-8 cloves sliced garlic and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in melted Gouda/Edam cubes and crispy rye croutons, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.