Savor the Comfort of Country French Garlic Soup Tonight
Experience the cozy flavors of Country French Garlic Soup with rich garlic and herb notes in this easy, comforting dish.
Equipment
- large pot
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- 1 large onion chopped
- 10-12 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth homemade for best taste
- 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf remove before serving
- to taste teaspoon salt
- to taste teaspoon pepper
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream for a richer finish
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the diced potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf, then season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are tender, remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream if using and heat through for another minute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, always use fresh garlic and blend carefully to avoid splattering.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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