Garlic Thyme Soup

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.