Description
A warm bowl of rustic Country French Garlic Soup featuring roasted garlic and creamy broth for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bulb of garlic, separated into cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the garlic cloves in their skins for about 30 minutes, or until they feel soft.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until it’s translucent and aromatic.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins directly into the pot, stirring to mix well.
- Pour in your broth and bring everything to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stir in heavy cream and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend the soup until it reaches a velvety smooth consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs to add a vibrant touch.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, enhance your soup with a splash of white wine after sautéing the onions. Allow it to reduce before adding the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg