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French Garlic Soup

Creamy French Garlic Soup: Your Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

This French Garlic Soup combines sautéed garlic and onions for a warm, creamy dish that's perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 10-12 cloves Fresh Garlic For a rich garlic flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Adds depth of flavor
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess
For Serving
  • 1 crusty Baguette Perfect for dipping

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Toaster

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add one chopped medium onion and 10-12 minced garlic cloves, cooking for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  4. Return the blended soup to low heat and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, allowing it to heat for another 5 minutes.
  5. Slice a crusty baguette into pieces and toast in a toaster or oven at 400°F for about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Ladle the creamy French Garlic Soup into bowls and serve with the toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with fresh herbs or seasonal vegetables like leeks or carrots for an enhanced flavor profile.

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