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This comforting Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup combines the mellowed flavors of roasted garlic with the subtle taste of leeks. Enhanced with spices and sweet potato, it’s a perfect cool-weather treat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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This week I’m in comfort food mode. When the weather is cool and the days are short, I just feel like I need a healthy dinner option that has a rich taste and creamy texture and satisfies in a way that other foods don’t. And one of my favorite cool-weather comfort foods? Soup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s what I love most about this roasted garlic and leek soup, and I think you will too… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It uses a WHOLE head of roasted garlic. YES. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you haven’t done this before and you think it sounds like too much garlic, hear me out. When garlic is roasted, it transforms from that super strong, spicy garlic flavor, into a sweet, soft mound of deliciousness. The garlic flavor is mellowed and you can tolerate larger amounts of it. Try roasting a whole head of garlic and then spreading the cloves straight on a piece of crisp bread. It’s amazing!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Secondly, leeks. I can’t let the cooler months come and go without using some leeks. They are one of my favorite vegetables to use, with a slightly more subtle flavor than onion, but still a good kick. When saut\u00e9ed, the leeks turn completely soft and glossy, making them the perfect base for soup. You can use a substitute for leeks<\/a> if they’re not available, but for me, they provide the perfect balance of flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decorate your bowl with some coconut milk, chili flakes, crispy croutons, and greens, and you’ve got yourself a great meal! This soup freezes well, so why not double the quantities and freeze portions ready for those days when you need a quick lunch or dinner? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try serving it with a side of fresh rosemary bread<\/a> to make this meal a bit more hearty and max out the comfort level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This comforting Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup combines the mellowed flavors of roasted garlic with the subtle taste of leeks. Enhanced with spices and sweet potato, it's a perfect cool weather treat.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Soup<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>6<\/span> portions<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n