Step 1: Roast the garlic
Step 2: Spread cloves out on a sheet tray and toss with 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 sprig of thyme season lightly.
Step 3: Roast at 375 for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Soup
Step 5: In a soup pot
Step 6: Melt the butter.
Step 7: Add the roasted garlic and onion and sweat (low heat) for 10 minutes.
Step 8: Add the white wine, sherry,bay leaf and the other two sprigs of thyme.
Step 9: Stir well and reduce by half.
Step 10: Add the flour and mix in well, stirring until it is smooth.
Step 11: Slowly, add the stock ,
Step 12: Whisking constantly.
Step 13: When smooth, add the potatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 14: Remove the bay leaf and thyme springs.
Step 15: Using a immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 16: For the rye croutons
Step 17: Heat the olive oil in a non stick skillet and add the croutons, tossing continually until they are browned and crisp.
Step 18: Garnish the soup with parsley and croutons.
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