Step 1

Start by slicing the very top off each bulb of garlic, so that the cloves are intact but exposed.

Step 2

Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of olive oil onto each garlic bulb. Top with a sprinkle of salt. Wrap in tinfoil.

Step 3

Roast the garlic at 400°F for one hour, or until the cloves are golden brown and soft. Remove and let cool.

Step 4

Meanwhile, dice the onions and potato. Boil them for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender.

Step 5

When the garlic is cool, squeeze the roasted cloves out of the papery skin. Discard the skin.

Step 6

Combine the cloves, cooked potatoes and onion, chicken broth, milk, salt, and optional herbs in a blender.

Step 7

Blend and serve topped with croutons and herbs.