Country French Garlic Soup
Country French Garlic Soup is a heartwarming dish that embodies the essence of rustic French cooking. This creamy soup, bursting with rich garlic flavor and subtle hints of thyme, is perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter at dinner parties. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a comforting meal that will transport your taste buds to the French countryside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 baguette, for serving
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and chopped onion in olive oil until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fresh thyme and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream while keeping the heat low.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender (or leave some texture if desired).
- Serve warm with slices of baguette for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: To make this soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Enhance flavor by adding herbs like basil or swapping potatoes with leeks. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.