Description
A comforting and flavorful Country French Garlic Soup, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
- 3 whole heads of garlic, roasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream (or plant-based milk)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Crusty bread or toasted baguette slices, for serving
- Optional: splash of white wine, Parmesan rind, pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast 35–40 minutes. Let cool, then squeeze out cloves.
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Add diced onions and cook over medium heat until golden and caramelized (about 15–20 minutes).
- Combine and Simmer: Stir in roasted garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Add broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Blend (Optional): Remove bay leaf. Use immersion blender or regular blender to purée all or part of the soup to your desired texture.
- Add Dairy: Stir in milk or cream and warm gently. Do not boil. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine or a Parmesan rind during simmering.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by blending more or less, based on your preference.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg