Four entire bulbs of garlic, roasted to sweetness, and incorporated in a creamy soup. You can stop at the puree stage, and refrigerate for up to one day before adding the cream and lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 4 bulbs garlic
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 leeks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
- salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Directions
Step 1
Cut off top 1/4 inch of each garlic head. Place in a small, shallow baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Press individual garlic cloves between thumb and finger to release. Chop garlic.
Step 2
Melt butter or margarine in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, leeks, and onion; saute until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in hot broth and sherry. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
Step 3
Puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor.
Step 4
Return soup to saucepan, and add cream. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and white pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 728 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat55g | 70% |
Saturated Fat27g | 135% |
Cholesterol127mg | 42% |
Sodium937mg | 41% |
Total Carbohydrate49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein13g | |
Vitamin C33mg | 167% |
Calcium219mg | 17% |
Iron4mg | 23% |
Potassium715mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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