Description
Indulge in the cozy warmth of Rustic Country French Garlic Soup, a comforting dish that brings the essence of the French countryside straight to your table. This creamy soup is crafted with slow-roasted garlic, sweet onions, and fresh thyme, resulting in a velvety texture and rich flavor profile. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter for dinner parties, each spoonful offers a delightful blend of aromas that will warm your soul and satisfy your hunger. Pair it with crusty bread or croutons for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 whole garlic cloves
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme sprigs (or dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the tops of the garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions for 5–7 minutes until translucent.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot, add broth and thyme, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Remove thyme sprigs and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs or croutons on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg