Roasted Garlic Soup with Swiss Cheese and Prosciutto Recipe

Name: Roasted Garlic Soup with Swiss Cheese and Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 40 cloves garlic, peeled; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup dry vermouth; 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped; 12 ounces swiss cheese, grated; ½ cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced prosciutto

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
40 cloves garlic, peeled
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dry vermouth
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
12 ounces swiss cheese, grated
½ cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons brandy
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced prosciutto

1
Preheat oven to 350^F.
2
In a baking dish toss the garlic and oil.
3
Bake, covered with foil, about 45 minutes until tender, stir now and then.
4
Place garlic in a large saucepan and reserve the oil.
5
Add chicken broth, wine and potatoes.
6
Cook at a simmer about 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender, stirring now and then.
7
Add the cheese and stir until melted.
8
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
9
In a blender, puree the soup in batches and strain into another large saucepan.
10
Add the cream, sherry, and Cognac.
11
In a large skillet, heat the reserved oil and saute the onion until golden, about 7 minutes.
12
Add prosciutto and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes.
13
Stir into soup.
14
Season and stir over medium heat until serving temperature.

1278

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 40 cloves garlic, peeled, 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup dry vermouth, and more.

Yes, Roasted Garlic Soup with Swiss Cheese and Prosciutto 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.

Roasted Garlic Soup with Swiss Cheese and Prosciutto

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