Garlic Thyme Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups garlic, whole peeled cloves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 5 tablespoons fresh thyme

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350*F.

2. 2

   Spread garlic cloves evenly in shallow baking pan.

3. 3

   Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake 15-20 minutes or until cloves are golden.

5. 5

   Seperate the garlic from the olive oil while still warm.

6. 6

   Reserve both and cool.

7. 7

   After garlic cloves have cooled somewhat, place in blender or food processor.

8. 8

   Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved olive oil.

9. 9

   Puree to a smooth paste.

10. 10

    In a stock pot over high heat, boil the cream for about 10 minutes until it is reduced by 1/4 (you should have about 2 1/4 cups cream left).

11. 11

    Add vegetable stock, garlic paste and thyme.

12. 12

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

13. 13

    Simmer for 15 minutes.