Cream of Roasted Garlic Soup

In on December 24, 1998 with No Comments

Info

Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Servings 8

Ingredients

8 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions large, yellow, chopped
1 head garlic
4 teaspoons thyme
4 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon sage ground
2 quarts chicken stock
1 bread French, day loaf
4 cups heavy cream
4 teaspoons butter cubed

In a stock pot, saute onions in olive oil for about 7 minutes.  Add garlic, thyme, bay leaves and sage.  Saute until onions are golden brown and soft, approx. 8 more minutes.  Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer.  Tear French bread into chunks and simmer until bread absorbs chicken stock.  Add cream and remove from heat.  Puree in a food processor.  Stir in butter for shine and flavor.  Salt & Pepper to taste.  Garnish with parsley or croutons and serve immediately.  Will keep in refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Diane ’98