Country French Garlic Soup
Country French Garlic Soup is a comforting dish that envelops you in warmth with its rich, buttery aroma and creamy texture. This delightful soup features roasted garlic blended into a luscious broth, finished with crispy croutons and fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a starter, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that brings friends and family together over shared moments of joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 whole garlic bulbs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Crispy croutons
- Chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in broth and squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with croutons and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, add fresh thyme or rosemary during cooking. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.