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French Garlic Soup

Creamy French Garlic Soup That Warms Your Soul

This creamy French Garlic Soup is a delightful dish that comforts your soul with rich flavors and simplicity.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Garlic whole, unpeeled
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter for richness
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or rosemary/bay leaves as alternatives
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Herbs or Croutons for garnish
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread for dipping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle whole garlic cloves with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for about 30 minutes until golden and soft.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and caramelized.
  3. Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot, add broth and thyme, and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer on low for another 15-20 minutes to deepen flavors.
  5. Remove thyme, and using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
  6. Return the soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and black pepper. Warm for about 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into warm bowls, garnish with herbs or croutons, and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day and can be made ahead for meal prep.

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