Roasted Garlic Soup with Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Garlic Soup with Parmesan Cheese is a creamy, soul-warming dish that combines the rich flavor of roasted garlic with the savory taste of Parmesan. Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting soup will envelop you in warmth and sophistication. Whether enjoyed solo or shared at gatherings, it’s sure to impress with its restaurant-quality taste and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme or bay leaf for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent (5-7 minutes). Add thyme or bay leaf.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot and add vegetable broth. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season to taste.
- Blend until silky smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Serve warm, garnishing with additional olive oil, cream, or croutons if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan. - Customize by adding herbs like rosemary or toppings such as crispy bacon bits for added texture.