Rustic Country French Garlic Soup with Cream and Fresh Herbs Recipe
Rustic Country French Garlic Soup is a creamy and comforting bowl of immune-boosting warmth with roasted garlic, aromatic onions, and fresh herbs blended into a smooth, velvety broth. Perfect served with crusty bread and garnished with fresh herbs or croutons, this soup offers rich flavor and soothing nourishment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 10 garlic cloves (about 50 g), whole and unpeeled
- 1 large yellow onion (about 150 g), chopped
- 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 small baguette or 4 slices crusty bread (about 150 g), for serving
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Garnish
- Fresh herbs or croutons
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle them with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until the cloves are golden and soft.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 5–7 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant, developing a sweet aroma.
- Add Broth and Herbs: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins directly into the pot. Add the vegetable or chicken broth along with the fresh thyme sprigs. Stir gently and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for 15–20 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Blend: Remove thyme sprigs from the pot. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches with a regular blender to achieve the same texture.
- Add Cream & Season: Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and black pepper to taste for a rich, velvety finish.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs or crunchy croutons, and serve alongside warm slices of baguette for a rustic, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Roast onions along with garlic for an extra caramelized depth of flavor.
- For a lighter soup, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- If thyme isn’t available, rosemary or bay leaf can be used as alternatives.
- Adjust the soup’s thickness by adding more broth for a thinner consistency.
- This soup makes a perfect make-ahead dish; flavors deepen and meld beautifully overnight.
Keywords: Garlic soup, French soup, creamy soup, roasted garlic, comfort food, immune-boosting soup, rustic soup, homemade soup
