Easy Roasted Garlic Soup: A Cozy Comfort for Every Home Chef
A creamy and comforting roasted garlic soup that is perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 heads garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the tops off the garlic heads and drizzle with olive oil.
- Wrap in foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- In a pot, sauté onion until translucent.
- Press the roasted garlic out of the skins into the pot.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg