Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Country French Garlic Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings. This rustic soup features a velvety garlic-infused broth topped with crusty bread and melted cheese, creating a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Garlic Soup:
- 2 heads of garlic (about 20 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 4 slices day-old crusty bread
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic: Peel and slice garlic cloves. Heat oil and butter in a pot, cook garlic until soft.
- Cook Onion: Add sliced onion, cook until translucent.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and water, add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend Soup: Remove bay leaf, blend soup slightly with immersion blender.
- Serve: Toast bread, place in bowls, ladle soup over bread, top with cheese. Broil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Roasting garlic before adds depth to the flavor.
- Use sourdough or rustic French bread for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
