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Roasted Garlic Soup Recipe

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This comforting Roasted Garlic Soup features deeply caramelized garlic, tender potatoes, and fragrant herbs blended into a creamy, savory delight. Perfect for a cozy meal, the soup is enriched with cream and Parmesan cheese, then garnished with crunchy croutons and fresh parsley for added texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Aromatics and Base

  • 4 heads garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 diced shallots
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Soup Components

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and large diced (about 2 cups)
  • ¾ cup cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese

Garnishes

  • Croutons
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh herbs (such as parsley)

Instructions

  1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off 4 heads of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the garlic heads on a sheet of foil, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and wrap tightly. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are golden brown and soft enough to squeeze out of their skins.
  2. Cook Aromatics: While the garlic roasts, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced shallots and cook them until they soften and become fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Add ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, chicken broth, and diced potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  4. Add Roasted Garlic and Blend: Remove the roasted garlic from its skins by squeezing the softened cloves into the pot. Using an immersion blender or transferring the mixture to a standard blender in batches, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
  5. Finish the Soup: Stir in ¾ cup cream and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot, topped with crunchy croutons, additional parmesan, and fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes

  • Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and adds sweetness to the soup.
  • Yellow potatoes work best for creaminess, but russet potatoes are a fine substitute.
  • If you prefer a thinner soup, add more chicken broth to reach desired consistency before blending.
  • To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Use an immersion blender carefully to avoid hot splashes when blending the soup.

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