Step 1

Put potatoes and garlic cloves in a saucepan. Cover with boiling water and boil until soft. Once softened, blend into a puree, covering ⅔ of the potato/garlic mixture with water and blending until smooth.

Step 2

Add milk, salt, and pepper to taste and blend to desired consistency.

Step 3

Pour soup back into saucepan and add the butter, stirring until it melts.

Step 4

Pour into a bowl and top with croutons, chilli flakes and parmesan to taste.

Step 5

Serve.