Country French Garlic Soup
Country French Garlic Soup is a heartwarming dish that embodies the essence of rustic French cuisine. With its rich, roasted garlic flavor and creamy texture, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or impressing dinner guests. Easy to prepare, it combines wholesome ingredients like fresh garlic, Yukon Gold potatoes, and fragrant thyme, delivering a delightful culinary experience. Whether served as a starter or alongside crusty bread, this soup promises comfort in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 medium onions
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 cup diced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the tops of garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream and thyme, warming through for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute potatoes with cauliflower. - Add crispy bacon bits on top for extra crunch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for three months.