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Velvety Roasted Garlic Soup: Pure Comfort in a Bowl

A white bowl filled with creamy garlic soup, drizzled with olive oil and black pepper, served with crusty bread.
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This recipe delivers a soul-satisfying bowl of soup perfect for chilly evenings. Roasting the garlic creates a sweet, mellow flavor, resulting in a rich, creamy texture that feels like a warm hug.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large heads of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Crusty baguette slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top quarter off each head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle the exposed tops with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap the heads loosely in foil, and roast for 35 to 45 minutes until the garlic is soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
  2. While the garlic roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Squeeze the softened, roasted garlic cloves out of their skins directly into the pot with the onions. Stir well to combine.
  4. Pour in the white wine (if using) and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the vegetable broth, diced potatoes, and thyme leaves to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through; do not let it boil after adding the cream. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  8. Ladle the creamy roasted garlic soup into bowls. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and serve immediately with slices of crusty baguette for dipping.

Notes

  • Roasting the garlic is key to achieving a mellow, sweet garlic flavor instead of a sharp bite.
  • For an extra layer of richness, you can substitute half of the vegetable broth with chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, add one small peeled and cubed potato along with the other potatoes.

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