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Velvety Roasted Garlic Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food

A creamy white bowl of amazing 1-Pot garlic soup garnished with fresh thyme and olive oil.
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Make this creamy roasted garlic soup for a simple, satisfying meal. Roasting the garlic creates a sweet, deep flavor that makes this soup feel like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large heads of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread or homemade croutons, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top quarter off each head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle the exposed cloves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap the heads in foil, and roast for 35 to 45 minutes until the garlic is soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
  2. While the garlic roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Squeeze the soft, roasted garlic pulp from the skins directly into the pot with the onions. Stir well to combine the roasted garlic with the onions.
  4. Add the broth and diced potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme leaves. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through; do not boil after adding the cream. Season generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Serve this easy garlic soup hot, topped with a swirl of olive oil and your favorite crusty bread or homemade croutons for dipping.

Notes

  • For a French Garlic Soup variation, you can skip the potatoes and use 1/2 cup of grated Gruyère cheese stirred in at the end instead of cream for richness.
  • If you want a stronger immune boost, add 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger with the onions.
  • Roasting the garlic is key to removing harshness and developing that deep, sweet flavor that makes this a true comfort food soup.

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