Roasted Garlic Potato Soup without ginger

3 -5 whole garlic heads , unpeeled 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil , divided 1 1/4 teaspoons salt , divided 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , divided crushed[...]

5 whole garlic bulb * 2 slices bacon diced 1 cup onion diced 1 cup carrot diced 2 each garlic cloves minced 6 cups baking potatoes diced 4 cups chicken broth,[...]

1 bulb of garlic 2 large baking potatoes 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2[...]