Rustic French Garlic Soup with Creamy Flavor Recipe
Rustic Country French Garlic Soup is a creamy, comforting bowl of immune-boosting goodness. Featuring roasted whole garlic cloves blended with sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and rich cream, this soup offers a delightful depth of flavor perfect for cold days or whenever you need a soothing remedy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Fresh herbs or croutons, for garnish
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle them with the olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until the garlic is golden and soft.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 5–7 minutes until they become translucent and release a fragrant aroma.
- Add Broth and Herbs: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins directly into the pot. Add the broth and thyme sprigs, then stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer gently for 15–20 minutes to develop deep flavors.
- Blend: Remove the thyme sprigs from the pot. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches, puree the soup until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Add Cream & Season: Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs or croutons, and serve warm with slices of crusty baguette for dipping.
Notes
- Roasting onions along with garlic adds 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 a bay leaf make excellent substitutes.
- Adjust the soup’s thickness by adding extra broth for a thinner consistency.
- Flavors deepen beautifully if made ahead and refrigerated overnight, making it a perfect make-ahead recipe.
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