ROASTED GARLIC AND SHALLOT SOUP

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 whole heads garlic, cloves from 2 1/2 heads peeled
3/4 pound shallots, half of them peeled and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 cups well-seasoned chicken stock, approximately
1 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or milk, approximately
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine unpeeled garlic heads and unpeeled shallots in large bowl, pour the olive oil over them and toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper and place them in a single layer in a baking dish along with any oil remaining in bowl. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. If shallots are soft by then, remove them. Bake them a little longer if necessary. Continue baking the garlic another 30 minutes or so until it is soft. Allow garlic and shallots to cool.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy three- to four-quart saucepan. Add onions and cook gently for 15 minutes. Do not allow to brown. Add peeled, unroasted shallots and peeled garlic cloves. Cook over low heat 10 minutes longer. Add potatoes, about 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste, the chicken stock, cream and thyme. Cover and cook about 40 minutes, until potatoes are very soft.
  • Peel roasted shallots. Cut roasted garlic heads in half horizontally and squeeze in a potato ricer or by hand to extract the soft pulp. Add garlic pulp and shallots to saucepan and cook 10 minutes longer.
  • Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Season to taste with salt and pepper and, if desired, adjust the consistency of the soup with some additional stock, cream or milk or water. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 743 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Lisa Bivens
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and just the right amount of garlicky.


iaol
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I'm not a big fan of soups, but this one is definitely an exception. It's creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount of garlicky.


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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the mild flavor of the roasted garlic and shallots.


Aggie Mwansa
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I love the addition of the fresh thyme in this soup. It really adds a nice depth of flavor.


hello jk
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover bread. Just toast some bread and crumble it over the top of the soup before serving.


Shah msood
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables without them even realizing it.


Joel Kuria
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


DARLENE DAILY
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is definitely an exception. It's creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount of garlicky.


md.hossian Hossian
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Nowshin Silvy
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I love the combination of roasted garlic and shallots in this soup. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.


Sr shimul Hasan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover roasted garlic and shallots. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jon Craft
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one definitely hit the spot. It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cold day.


Dagmawi Tilhun
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Adnan Keyani
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


TP Comady
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


aBadBassist 13
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I'm not a big fan of shallots, but I really enjoyed this soup. The roasted garlic mellowed out the shallots and created a really nice flavor.


Sa'miyah Robinson
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing.


Anthony Vickers
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I love how easy this soup is to make. Just a few simple ingredients and you have a delicious and satisfying meal.


Mhassan Iqbal
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The roasted garlic and shallots give it a deep, rich flavor that is simply irresistible. I will definitely be making this again and again.