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Rustic French Garlic Soup

A rich and velvety garlic soup infused with heavy cream and topped with fresh herbs, perfect for comforting winter evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with milk and cornstarch
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper Season generously for best flavor
  • as needed Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or thyme)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by peeling your garlic cloves. Set them aside, ready for their flavorful debut. Chop one onion finely and gather your broth.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté them for 5-7 minutes, or until they become translucent.
  2. Once the onions are ready, toss in the garlic cloves. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are golden and aromatic.
  3. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, raising the heat to bring it all to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
  5. Return the blended soup to the pot and add the heavy cream. Stir well to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through before serving.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme. Enjoy alongside crusty bread.

Notes

Leftover soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for about 1 month. Reheat gently on low heat to prevent curdling.