Roasted Garlic Soup

Roasted Garlic Soup

Serves 4

Garlic is not only delicious, but it also helps to strengthen the immune system. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal. Prepare this tasty and nutritious soup the next time you feel a cold or flu bug coming on.

• 4 Bulbs Garlic

• ¼ Cup Olive Oil + 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

• 1 Red Onion, chopped

• 4 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth

• Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste

1. Cut 1/4 inch off the top of each garlic head.

2. Place in a small, shallow baking dish. Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over. Bake at 350° until golden, about 1 hour.

3. Cool slightly. Press individual garlic cloves between thumb and finger to release. Chop garlic.

4. Heat remaining olive oil in pot over medium heat, add garlic, and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

5. Mix in broth, simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Ladle into bowls, season with a little salt and pepper and enjoy warm.