Description
Indulge in the warmth of Country French Garlic Soup, a creamy and aromatic delight that envelops your senses like a cozy blanket on a chilly evening. With its rich garlic flavor perfectly balanced by fresh herbs and a touch of cream, this soup is a quintessential French dish ideal for any occasion. Whether served as an elegant starter or a comforting main course, each spoonful transports you straight to the heart of France.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- For garnish: Croutons and chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves; dice the onion finely.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring it to a regular blender in batches. Return to low heat.
- Gradually stir in the heavy cream and heat through for about 5 minutes without boiling.
- Serve hot, topped with croutons and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added richness, substitute half of the vegetable broth with white wine. To make this recipe vegan-friendly, replace butter with olive oil and use coconut milk instead of cream. Experiment with herbs like thyme or tarragon for extra flavor depth.