Jim Kelleys Roasted Garlic And Pepper Soup Recipes

JIM KELLEY'S ROASTED-GARLIC-AND-PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the cheese and cilantro. Bring to a boil over high heat; lower the heat and simmer until vegetables are very soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until very smooth. Return to the pan and reheat. Divide the soup among 6 soup plates or bowls. Place a slice of goat cheese in the center of each serving and garnish with a few cilantro leave

ROASTED GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut the tops off the garlic heads just to expose the bulbs and remove any excess papery skins. Place in a large sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Close the foil around them, leaving a space between the tops and the foil, and place on a baking sheet in the oven. Roast until soft and fragrant, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove, cool, and squeeze out the garlic into a bowl.
• In a large, heavy soup pot (preferably enameled cast iron) over medium-high heat, melt the butter, add the roasted garlic, and cook for 5 minutes. Add in the flour and cook until a dark golden roux is achieved, an additional 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1 cup chicken stock, incorporate, and repeat until all the chicken stock had been added. Repeat with the water. Add the Italian seasoning, remaining salt and pepper, and stir to combine well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add in the cream, if using, cook for 10 minutes more at a very low simmer, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning, if needed, and serve garnished with a sprinkle of the parsley and a fresh drizzle of the extra virgin olive oil. Serve with Asiago Crostini.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, and spices and mix well. Place the bread slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• With a basting brush, coat each piece with the oil-spice mixture. Sprinkle each slice with about 1 teaspoon of the shredded cheese.
• Place in the oven and cook until cheese is melted and bread is starting to crisp and darken around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove and let cool before serving.
• Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes .

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and broil on the top rack of the oven, using tongs to turn them as each side blackens. Place the blackened peppers in a paper bag, close tightly and allow them to cool for 20 to 30 minutes. Then peel the skin off the peppers and discard the stem and all the seeds. Chop the peppers and set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Now add the chopped, roasted red bell peppers and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Next, add the chicken broth and the beans, stirring well. Using a blender, puree the soup in small batches and return to the pot over low heat for 5 minutes.

ROASTED TOMATO AND GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced. Preheat the oven to convection roast at 450°F. Oil two large, shallow baking sheets.
• Wash, core, and halve the tomatoes. Arrange half the tomatoes on each baking sheet and scatter the onion over them. Add the garlic and drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables. Using a spatula, turn the vegetables until they are coated with the olive oil, then spread them out in a single layer. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• Roast the vegetables for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onion begins to brown slightly.
• Puree the roasted vegetables in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or a blender in batches, adding the basil and thyme and some of the chicken broth to each batch. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot or cold with a dollop of sour cream.

CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a 4-cup baking dish melt 2 tablespoons butter; add garlic and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until garlic is tender and golden brown; stirring halfway.
• Toss 12 cloves with honey; set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add onions; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• Uncover and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, thyme, bay leaf and remaining roasted cloves; sauté for 3 minutes over medium heat.
• Stir in broth and 1 cup of the cream. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
• Remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes to cool. Remove thyme and bay leaf. In a blender, in batches, purée until smoooth; return to pot. Stir in remaining cream and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved honey-roasted garlic.