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30 CLOVES OF GARLIC SOUP – paleo recipe

YIELD: 4 to 6 servings | PREP TIME: 15 minutes | STOVETOP: about 35 minutes • 2 heads cauliflower (about 3 pounds (1361 g) total), cut into florets • Cloves from 2 heads garlic, unpeeled • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) melted ghee or avocado oil • 6 cups (1440 ml) Chicken Broth • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt • Sliced fresh chives, for garnish (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). 2 Toss the cauliflower and garlic with the ghee and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once, until the cauliflower is browned and the garlic is soft. 3 When the veggies are cool enough to handle, squeeze the garlic out of their papery peels into a blender. Add the cauliflower, broth, and salt and puree until smooth, in batches if necessary. 4 Transfer the soup to a large pot and place over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with chives, if desired. AIP Modification: Use avocado oil instead of ghee.

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30 cloves of garlic soup roasts a whole field of garlic alongside cauliflower until both turn sweet and golden. The cloves slip from their papery skins and blend into the broth for a soup that is mellow, creamy, and surprisingly gentle — roasting takes all the bite out of the garlic. Warm it through, scatter chives on top, and serve.

Pro Tips

  • Leave the garlic cloves in their skins while roasting. The skins protect the cloves from burning and turn them sweet and spreadable instead of acrid.
  • Roast until the cauliflower is properly browned, not just soft — that caramelization is what keeps the soup from tasting one-note.
  • Squeeze the garlic from its peels only after the cloves cool enough to handle; the soft roasted garlic pops out easily when slightly cool.
  • Use broth rather than water for the puree — with flavors this simple, the stock is doing real work in the finished bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 30 cloves of garlic soup taste overwhelmingly garlicky?

Not at all — roasting transforms the garlic into something sweet and mellow. The flavor is rich and savory rather than sharp or spicy.

Is this soup AIP-compliant?

Yes with one swap: use avocado oil instead of ghee as the recipe notes direct, and the rest of the ingredients fit the protocol.

Can I make this garlic soup ahead of time?

It keeps for 4 days in the fridge and reheats gently on the stove. Add the chive garnish fresh at serving for the best contrast.

How many servings does this recipe make?

About 4 to 6 bowls, ready in about 50 minutes including roasting and blending time.

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30 CLOVES OF GARLIC SOUP – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

30 CLOVES OF GARLIC SOUP

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads cauliflower (about 3 pounds total), cut into florets
  • Cloves from 2 heads garlic, unpeeled
  • 3 tbsp melted ghee or avocado oil
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • 2 Toss the cauliflower and garlic with the ghee and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once, until the cauliflower is browned and the garlic is soft.
  • 3 When the veggies are cool enough to handle, squeeze the garlic out of their papery peels into a blender. Add the cauliflower, broth, and salt and puree until smooth, in batches if necessary.
  • 4 Transfer the soup to a large pot and place over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with chives, if desired.

Method
 

  1. Sliced fresh chives, for garnish (optional)

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