3 shallot potato soup cheesy Recipes

whole garlic heads, unpeeled, olive oil, divided, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, shallots, unpeeled (about 3/4 lb), coarsely chopped onion, dry white wine, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, cubed peeled baking potato (about 3/4 lb), chopped fresh thyme, reduced-fat milk, thick) slices french bread baguette, crumbled blue cheese, grated fresh parmesan cheese

unsalted butter, garlic, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, rib celery, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken stock , plus more if needed, whole milk, light-bodied beer, russet potatoes, peeled and chopped, grated extra-sharp cheddar (about 8 oz), hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, sour cream, for topping, bacon , cooked crisp, for topping, chopped fresh chives, for topping, spinach salad with spiced pecans, for serving, recipe follows, spinach salad, unsalted butter, ancho chile powder, kosher salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, freshly cracked black pepper, pecan halves, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, shallot, minced, olive oil, sugar, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, prewashed baby spinach, bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, fried crisp, crumbled blue cheese, halved cherry tomatoes