Description
French Garlic Soup is a luxurious and comforting dish that envelops you in rich flavors and creamy textures. With its delightful garlic essence, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests at dinner parties. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s easy to whip up in no time, making it an essential addition to your culinary repertoire. Serve it warm with crispy bread or croutons for a satisfying meal that will make your heart feel cozy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Blend the soup mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While warming, toast baguette slices until golden brown.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with croutons or herbs if desired, and serve immediately with toasted baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg