Roasted Garlic And Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Roasted Garlic And Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 heads garlic, unpeeled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 leeks, white part only, about 4 cups sliced, rinsed very good (save green tops and the root ends for stock can be frozen); 1 onion, diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups vegetable stock; 1/3 cup dry sherry; 1 cup whipping cream; fresh lemon juice; salt; lots of fresh white pepper; Fried Garlic Slices; 2 garlic cloves, sliced very thinly; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Garnish; chives, minced

Servings: persons

4 heads garlic, unpeeled
1/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 leeks, white part only, about 4 cups sliced, rinsed very good (save green tops and the root ends for stock can be frozen)
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 cup whipping cream
fresh lemon juice
salt
lots of fresh white pepper
Fried Garlic Slices
2 garlic cloves, sliced very thinly
2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
chives, minced

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cut off top 1/4 inch of each garlic head.
3
Place garlic heads in small shallow baking dish.
4
Drizzle oil over.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bake until golden, about 1 hour.
7
Cool slightly.
8
Press individual garlic cloves between thumb and finger to release garlic, Should be like butter.
9
Chop garlic.
10
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add leeks and onion and saute until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes add garlic.
12
Reduce heat to low.
13
Add flour and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14
Stir in hot stock and Sherry.
15
Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
16
Cool slightly.
17
Puree soup in batches in blender or processor.
18
Return soup to saucepan.
19
Add cream and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
20
Meanwhile.
21
Heat olive oil then quickly saute garlic slices till crisp and tan.
22
Add lemon juice to taste.
23
Season with salt and white pepper.
24
Ladle into bowls.
25
Garnish with fried garlic slices and minced chives.

1873

kcal

Calories

Fat

293

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 heads garlic, unpeeled, 1/4 cup olive oil, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 leeks, white part only, about 4 cups sliced, rinsed very good (save green tops and the root ends for stock can be frozen), and more.

Yes, Roasted Garlic And Leek Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Garlic And Leek Soup

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