The ultimate creamy roasted garlic soup for cozy nights at home
The ultimate creamy roasted garlic soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, providing a rich and velvety texture that soothes the soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil. Roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, until soft.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the roasted garlic (squeezed from the skins), vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with chives.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg