Golden Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic

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Golden Potato Soup with Roasted GarlicAdapted from Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons, by Nava Atlas (Amberwood Press, 2006). Simple SolutionThis luscious potato soup is creamy without dairy, sweetened with a hint of apple, and enriched with health-promoting garlic. Just add a salad and bread or muffins, and dinner is served. When you crave a little warming comfort from the kitchen, Golden Potato Soup will make you glad that soup weather is here. INGREDIENTS 1 large whole head of garlic, or 2 medium heads1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup finely chopped onion6 to 7 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced1 cup peeled and diced tender apple (such as Cortland or Golden Delicious)1/4 cup dry white wine3 to 4 scallions, thinly slicedOne 6-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/2-inch squares1 to 1 1/2 cups rice milk, as needed1/2 cup Silk

creamerSalt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Place whole garlic head on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onion and saute over medium heat until golden. Add potatoes, apple. wine, and just enough water to cover. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potato is quite tender. 3. When the garlic is done, squeeze the soft pulp from the cloves right into the soup and discard the skins. Mash the potatoes in the pot with a potato masher until the base is thick and chunky. 4. Add the scallions, roasted peppers, and enough rice milk to give the soup a thick consistency. Stir in the creamer and simmer gently for 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 6 to 8.Helpful HintsYou may also substitute milk for the rice milk, and heavy cream or half-and-half for the

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