Description
Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Bisque is warm, comforting, rich, creamy, and veggie-filled while staying fairly light on calories.
Ingredients
1 large whole garlic head
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided use
9 cups (about 4 large) thinly sliced sweet onions
2 ½ cups (about 2 medium) sliced leeks, light green and white parts only
1 teaspoon salt, divided use
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dry white wine
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups milk
Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Remove papery outer skin from garlic head and coat with ½ tablespoon oil. Wrap in foil and bake 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, peel cloves, and set aside.
3. Heat remaining oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and leeks; cook uncovered 30 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon salt and thyme. Cook 30 minutes more until dark and golden, adding water if needed.
4. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add wine and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
5. Blend roasted garlic with remaining salt and cooked onion mixture until smooth. Return mixture to pot.
6. Add milk and simmer 8 minutes until heated. Garnish with thyme and pepper.
Notes
For deeper flavor, cook onions slowly and stir often.
Soup thickens as it cools; thin with broth if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 38 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 209