Roasted Garlic and Onion Soup Recipe

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Homegrown garlic and onions make this soup really special.

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup cow’s milk or soy milk
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • Parmesan cheese, shaved (optional)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the outermost paper from the garlic head.
  • Trim off 1/2 inch from the top of the head, exposing the tips of the cloves.
  • Place the head of garlic, cut-side up, on a piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle the olive oil over the top.
  • Wrap the foil over the head and place it in the oven. Roast the garlic for 40 minutes. Cool, and squeeze the cloves from the paper.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the roasted garlic with the butter, onions, and the flour, and heat on medium-high.
  • Add the milk, stock, and herbs.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, or until onions are soft.
  • Remove the soup from the heat and purée using an immersion blender.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the garlic and onion soup with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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