Description
Country French Garlic Soup emerges as a rustic comfort dish from Provence’s culinary landscape. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly, offering warmth and rich flavor that nourishes both body and soul, inviting you to savor each spoonful of traditional French comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 head of garlic, separated into cloves (about 10–12 cloves), peeled
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (950 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Garnish and Optional Additions:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
- Crusty bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Transform whole garlic cloves into a golden treasure by roasting them in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until softened and caramelized. Carefully extract the tender, fragrant garlic from its papery shells and reserve.
- Craft the soup’s foundation by melting butter and olive oil in a spacious pot. Introduce chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent and tender, releasing their subtle sweetness.
- Merge the roasted garlic with chicken or vegetable broth, water, diced potatoes, aromatic bay leaf, and herbaceous thyme. Season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile. Allow the mixture to reach a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes surrender their firmness.
- Eliminate the bay leaf and transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender. Puree until silky smooth, or maintain a rustic consistency with slight chunks. For an indulgent touch, swirl in heavy cream to create a luxurious, velvety finish.
- Present the soup in warm bowls, crowned with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Accompany with crusty artisan bread, perfect for capturing every last drop of this aromatic French-inspired creation.
Notes
- Roasting garlic transforms its sharp bite into a rich, mellow sweetness that adds incredible depth to the soup’s flavor profile.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version that maintains the soup’s hearty texture and robust taste.
- Consider using an immersion blender for smoother consistency, but leaving some potato chunks provides delightful rustic texture and makes the soup more filling.
- For dairy-free options, replace heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to maintain creamy richness while accommodating different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg