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Cozy French Garlic Soup

A creamy and savory soup made with roasted garlic, potatoes, and a delightful touch of cream, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bulb bulb of garlic For roasting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For roasting garlic
  • 2 medium medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced Main thickening ingredient
  • 4 cups vegetable broth For soup base
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free version) For creamy texture
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme For flavoring
  • Salt and black pepper to taste For seasoning
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnishing To add freshness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice off the top of the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in aluminum foil.
  3. Roast for about 30-35 minutes until soft and golden brown. Let it cool slightly before squeezing the cloves into a small bowl.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, add the diced potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth.
  2. Bring this to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, around 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from heat. Add the roasted garlic cloves and thyme, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it’s smooth.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut cream) and season with salt and black pepper according to taste.
  5. Heat the soup gently but do not let it boil.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy immediately!

Notes

For garlic lovers, feel free to add more cloves when roasting! This soup can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to three months.