Roasted Garlic and Brie Soup

A rich and creamy soup combining the sweet, mellow flavors of roasted garlic with luxurious melted brie cheese. This elegant soup features a base of sautéed vegetables and herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.

6 servings
1 hr 33 min

Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 whole carrot
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 7 ounces brie
  • 1 to taste white pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 325ºF. Place garlic in medium glass baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover dish with foil. Bake until garlic is golden and very tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to rack and cool garlic.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add celery and carrot and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Gradually stir in stock. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soup is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

    38 min

  3. 3.

    Peel garlic and transfer to processor. Add 1 cup soup to garlic. Purée until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir in oregano and thyme. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Bring soup to a simmer over medium-low heat. Gradually add Brie, stirring until melted after each addition. Season soup to taste with white pepper and salt. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

    15 min