Roasted Garlic Soup with Swiss Cheese and Prosciutto
Indulge in the rich, velvety flavors of Roasted Garlic Soup with Swiss Cheese and Prosciutto, a comforting dish that’s equal parts luxurious and approachable. This soul-warming soup begins with whole garlic bulbs roasted to caramelized perfection, blending seamlessly with sautéed onions, chicken broth, and a dash of cream for an ultra-smooth, flavorful base. Topped with crispy slices of prosciutto, melted Swiss cheese, and a crusty French baguette, each bowl is a harmonious balance of creamy, savory, and crispy textures. Perfect as a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant starter, this recipe brings gourmet flair to your table in just over an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole garlic bulbs
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Swiss cheese
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small loaf French baguette
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 40 minutes until softened and caramelized.
While the garlic is roasting, dice the yellow onion. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Once the garlic is roasted and cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves into the pot with the sautéed onion. Stir well to combine.
Add the chicken broth and fresh thyme to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
Using an immersion blender or countertop blender, puree the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper.
In a skillet over medium heat, crisp up the prosciutto slices for 2-3 minutes on each side. Set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
Toast slices of the French baguette until golden. Place one slice in the bottom of each serving bowl and sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
Ladle the hot soup over the baguette slice to melt the cheese slightly. Top each serving with a crispy prosciutto slice and additional Swiss cheese if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting bowl of roasted garlic soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.9 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 5724 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 79.8 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1442 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2212 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
