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Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
A comforting and flavorful chicken soup infused with roasted garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy days.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 heads garlic (whole heads for roasting)
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • Pinch pinch salt
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 yellow onion diced onion
  • 1 large leek chopped leek (light and light green parts only)
  • 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (rotisserie works fine)
  • 1/4 cup fresh organic parsley (chopped)
  • Juice of one lemon lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap garlic bulbs in foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and salt, then roast for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add ginger and cook briefly.
  • Pour in chicken broth, squeeze roasted garlic into the pot, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cooked chicken and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

Roasting the garlic enhances its sweetness and flavor.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Comfort Food, garlic