Country French Garlic Soup
A cozy and creamy garlic soup that warms the soul, perfect for cold evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic head in foil and roast it for about 30 minutes, or until tender and fragrant.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the pot, discarding the skins. Add the heavy cream and fresh thyme, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Notes
This soup pairs beautifully with a side salad or crusty French bread. Can be made vegan by substituting cream with coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg