Creamy and comforting garlic soup with crunchy Parmesan croutons

This roasted garlic soup with Parmesan croutons is a perfect winter warmer. The soup is velvety smooth with a deep, roasted garlic flavor while the croutons add a satisfying crunch and cheesy goodness. It's the ultimate comfort food for garlic lovers.

Ingredients

• 1 head of garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 French baguette, sliced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened.
3. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the pot and stir well. Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper.
5. For croutons, place baguette slices on a baking sheet, sprinkle with Parmesan, and broil until golden and crispy.
6. Serve the soup hot with Parmesan croutons on top. Enjoy!

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