Description
A comforting and delicious soup with a creamy texture and rich garlic flavor, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap it in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic into the pot and stir to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Blend the soup until smooth, if desired.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and alongside crusty bread.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg