Velvety Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup for Cozy Dinners
This recipe creates a rich, velvety garlic soup featuring deeply flavored roasted garlic. It is simple to make and delivers the comforting warmth perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh thyme sprigs
- Optional: Croutons for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off each garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil and wrap the heads tightly in foil.
- Roast the garlic for 35 to 40 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Let them cool slightly.
- While the garlic roasts, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp out of the skins into the pot with the onions. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until completely smooth and velvety. Return the soup to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup gently, but do not let it boil. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve the soup hot. Garnish each bowl with fresh thyme or crunchy croutons for texture.
Notes
- For an even deeper flavor, use high-quality chicken broth.
- If you prefer a lighter soup, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- This soup pairs well with crusty sourdough bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 55