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Velvety Roasted Garlic Soup: Simple Comfort Food

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Make this rich, creamy roasted garlic soup. Roasting the garlic creates a sweet, mellow flavor, resulting in a velvety texture that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. This easy recipe is perfect for cozy 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 vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Crusty baguette slices or 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 and wrap the heads loosely in aluminum foil. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, or 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 6 to 8 minutes. Do not brown the onions.
  3. Squeeze the soft, roasted garlic pulp out of the skins directly into the pot with the onions. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the vegetable broth and diced potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  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 before returning it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve your creamy roasted garlic soup hot, topped with homemade croutons or alongside slices of crusty baguette for dipping.

Notes

  • For an even deeper flavor, roast the garlic ahead of time. The sweetness of roasted garlic makes this soup mellow, not sharp.
  • If you want a thicker texture, add one more small potato during the simmering step.
  • You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth if you prefer a non-vegetarian base.

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