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Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup with Homemade Croutons

Close-up of a bowl of creamy garlic soup topped with golden, seasoned croutons.
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Make a rich and comforting roasted garlic soup. Roasting the garlic mellows its flavor, creating a velvety texture perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large heads garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices stale bread, cubed (for croutons)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for croutons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Cut the top quarter off each head of garlic, exposing the cloves. Drizzle the cut tops with olive oil. Wrap the heads loosely in foil and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, until the cloves are soft and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
  2. While the garlic roasts, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp from the skins into the pot. Add the diced potatoes, broth, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently, but do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  6. To make croutons, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently, until golden brown and crisp on all sides.
  7. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with homemade croutons.

Notes

  • For a lighter soup, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little extra broth until you reach your desired texture.
  • You can roast extra garlic earlier in the week for quick soup preparation later.

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