Creating Creamy Garlic Bread Soup with Homemade Croutons can be simple if you follow these steps:

1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
2. Cook the Onion: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Broth and Herbs: Pour in the vegetable broth, dried thyme, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add Cream: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches.
6. Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
7. Prepare the Croutons: While the soup is simmering, prepare the croutons. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Mix Crouton Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cubed bread, olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
9. Bake Croutons: Spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
10. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with homemade croutons, and garnish with fresh parsley.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.