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Garlic Soup with Roasted Bulb

Close-up of creamy Garlic Soup with Roasted Bulb halves, cream swirl, and crispy topping.
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Make a deeply flavored, comforting soup by roasting whole garlic bulbs until sweet and soft, then blending them into a rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large heads of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Slice about 1/4 inch off the top of each garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle the exposed tops with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap each head loosely in aluminum foil, and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
  3. 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, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 8 minutes.
  4. Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft, roasted cloves out of their skins directly into the pot with the vegetables. Discard the skins.
  5. Add the stock and dried thyme to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a blender, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot. Blend until completely smooth.
  7. Return the soup to the pot if necessary. Stir in the heavy cream, if using. Heat through gently; do not boil.
  8. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • To easily peel the roasted garlic, simply squeeze the bottom of the bulb; the soft cloves will pop out.
  • For a thicker soup, add 1 small peeled potato along with the carrots and celery.
  • Use good quality stock, as it significantly impacts the final flavor of this simple soup.

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