Description
Experience the warmth of French Garlic Soup, a creamy delight that embodies comfort and gourmet elegance. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this soup showcases the rich flavor of garlic, blended to a velvety consistency. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a dish that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly simple. Serve it as a cozy starter or make it the centerpiece of your meal by pairing it with crusty bread or a fresh salad. This easy recipe promises to impress while offering health benefits from its key ingredient: garlic.
Ingredients
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- 12 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth and simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast baguette slices until golden brown for dipping.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with croutons or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg