Description
Roasted Garlic Soup is a cozy, rich, and creamy soup with deep, savory flavors from roasted garlic. Perfect for chilly days, it’s a comforting choice that pairs well with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large heads of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: croutons, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of each garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and caramelized. Let cool, then squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins.
- Sauté the Onion: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Add Roasted Garlic: Add the roasted garlic cloves to the pot, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir in the thyme, a pinch of salt, and ground nutmeg (if using).
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until creamy. Return the blended soup to the pot.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Warm over low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with croutons, fresh parsley, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- Consistency: If the soup is too thick, add more broth or cream to adjust the consistency.
- Flavor Adjustment: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, especially after adding the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg