Savor Country French Garlic Soup for Cozy Evenings
Enjoy a warm bowl of Country French Garlic Soup, perfect for chilly evenings with its rich flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing vegetables
- 1 large onion chopped finely
- 10-12 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth homemade preferred
- 2 large potatoes diced
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme substitute with fresh if available
- 1 leaf bay leaf remove before blending
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream for richness
- to garnish fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in 10-12 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Add 2 large diced potatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf into the bubbling broth.
- After the potatoes are fork-tender, remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard it.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream to the smooth soup and let it heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Take a moment to taste your soup, adjusting the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the warm, creamy soup into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
This soup can be made lighter by omitting heavy cream or using less. Adjust seasoning before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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