Jo's Baked Garlic Soup

Experience comfort in a bowl with Jo's Baked Garlic Soup, a velvety, flavor-packed recipe that transforms humble ingredients into something spectacular. This creamy garlic soup begins with whole garlic bulbs roasted to golden perfection, creating a rich, caramelized depth of flavor. Combined with sautéed onion, a buttery roux, and aromatic thyme, the soup is finished with a luxurious blend of heavy cream and parmesan cheese for an irresistibly smooth texture. Ideal for garlic lovers, this hearty dish is perfect for cozy weeknights or dinner parties alike. Serve it hot with crusty bread for an indulgent, soul-warming meal. Packed with keywords like "roasted garlic soup," "creamy garlic soup recipe," and "comfort food soups," this dish is sure to delight your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole garlic bulbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves. Place the bulbs on a sheet of foil and drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap the bulbs tightly in the foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.

Step 3

While the garlic roasts, finely chop the onion.

Step 4

In a large pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until translucent and fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed onions and stir well to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Gradually whisk the chicken or vegetable stock into the pot, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Once the garlic has finished roasting and is cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins and into the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Add the thyme, salt, and pepper to the soup and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and return it to the pot after blending.

Step 10

Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed.

Step 11

Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan and a sprinkle of thyme for garnish. Enjoy with crusty bread or croutons.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1679.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1899.0

Total Fat 148.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 346.5mg	0%
Sodium 6278.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 39.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 894.1mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1263.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.7%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 21.1%