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Creamy Roasted Garlic

Sweet roasted garlic blends seamlessly into a silky tomato puree for a creamy, restaurant-style bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400F for 35 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, saute the onion in the remaining oil until soft, about 6 minutes.
  3. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the pot, then add the tomatoes, broth, and thyme and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Blend until smooth, stir in the half and half, and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Roast an extra head while the oven's on for tomorrow's toast.