Caramelized Onion-And-Roasted Garlic Bisque Recipe

Name: Caramelized Onion-And-Roasted Garlic Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large whole garlic head; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 9 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 4 large); 2 1/2 cups sliced leek (about 2 medium); 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 3 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth; 2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream; Toasted caraway seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large whole garlic head
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
9 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 4 large)
2 1/2 cups sliced leek (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dry white wine
3 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
Toasted caraway seeds (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves). Rub 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over garlic head; wrap in foil. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour; let cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins. Set garlic pulp aside.
3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and leek; cook 30 minutes, stirring often. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and thyme. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until onion is golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour. Add wine and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Add garlic pulp, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and milk to onion mixture; simmer 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4
Place half of onion mixture in a blender, and process until smooth. Pour pureed mixture into a large bowl; repeat procedure with remaining onion mixture. Garnish with sour cream and caraway seeds, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large whole garlic head, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 9 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion (about 4 large), 2 1/2 cups sliced leek (about 2 medium), and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion-And-Roasted Garlic Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramelized Onion-And-Roasted Garlic Bisque

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