Description
Cozy up with this Rustic Country French Garlic Soup, a delightful blend of slow-roasted garlic and sweet onions that creates a creamy, aromatic bowl of comfort. This soup is perfect for chilly evenings or elegant gatherings, offering a nourishing experience that warms you from the inside out. With simple preparation steps, this recipe is accessible for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Enjoy it alongside crusty bread or topped with fresh herbs for an added touch of sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 garlic cloves, whole and unpeeled
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- 1 small baguette or 4 slices crusty bread, for serving
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs or croutons, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until golden and soft.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes until translucent.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot. Add broth and thyme; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove thyme sprigs; use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in cream, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs or croutons alongside slices of baguette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a vegan version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based alternative. Experiment with different herbs like rosemary for added flavor.