Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with Roasted Garlic Soup with Thyme. This velvety, creamy soup blends the rich sweetness of roasted garlic and the aromatic essence of fresh thyme, creating a comforting bowl that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones. Easy to make and delightful to savor, each spoonful is a culinary hug that transforms any meal into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 cup fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off tops of garlic bulbs, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large pot, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the pot. Add vegetable broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh thyme leaves and let infuse for 5 minutes. Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return blended soup to low heat and gently stir in heavy cream. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg