Roasted Garlic Soup

Name: Roasted Garlic Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 24 garlic cloves (peeled); 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 Tbsps butter; 2 medium onions (sliced (about 2 generous cups)); 2 tsps chopped fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme); 20 garlic cloves (smashed and peeled); 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 large russet potato (peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces (optional)); ½ cup heavy cream (half and half, oat or almond milk); ½ tsp sea salt (plus more to taste); ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste); ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 4 lemon wedges; ½ cup Parmesan cheese for Parmesan Crisps (Instructions below); Toasted croutons; Sautéed, minced garlic

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This creamy Roasted Garlic Soup uses garlic two ways for rich, layered flavor. Roasted garlic adds mellow sweetness, while fresh garlic cooked with onions adds a deeper savory note. Serve it smooth and creamy or add the optional tender potato pieces for a heartier soup.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:50:06 GMT