How to Make Roasted Garlic Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted garlic soup is a creamy and comforting dish that is perfect for those chilly nights or when you're feeling under the weather. This flavorful soup is made with roasted garlic, vegetables, and a touch of cream for a smooth and indulgent finish. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a starter or as a main course, and it pairs beautifully with a crusty piece of bread or a simple salad.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the roasted garlic. Roasting garlic mellows its fla...

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Ingredients

  • 4 bulbs garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 leeks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut off top 1/4 inch of each garlic head. Place in a small, shallow baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Press individual garlic cloves between thumb and finger to release. Chop garlic.
  • Melt butter or margarine in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, leeks, and onion; saute until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in hot broth and sherry. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
  • Puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor.
  • Return soup to saucepan, and add cream. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and white pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chives.
  • Nutrition

    728 cal.

    • Total Fat: 55g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 937mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 219mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 715mg