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Rosemary Roasted Garlic Bean Soup

Comforting Rosemary Roasted Garlic Bean Soup for Cozy Nights

This Rosemary Roasted Garlic Bean Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 head Garlic whole heads for roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting and sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white, diced
  • 2 cans White Beans cannellini or navy, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth homemade is best
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary or to taste
For Enrichment
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large saucepan
  • Immersion Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice off the tops of whole heads of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 60 to 90 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté finely diced onion for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add chopped fresh garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute until aromatic.
  4. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, scrape caramelized bits from the bottom, stir in white beans and fresh rosemary, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the soup mixture, and blend until smooth with an immersion blender.
  6. Return soup to low heat, stir in grated Parmesan and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan or fresh rosemary if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be made ahead; roasting garlic in advance helps streamline the cooking process. Store in the fridge for quick access.

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