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Country French Garlic Soup

Cozy Up with Scrumptious Country French Garlic Soup

Indulge in the comforting warmth of Country French Garlic Soup, a delicious vegetarian-friendly dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil used for sautéing onions
For the Vegetables
  • 1 onion chopped; can substitute with shallots or leeks
  • 4 cloves garlic minced; essential for the dish's character
  • 2 potatoes diced; can substitute with cauliflower for low-carb option
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or use dried thyme (use less)
  • 1 bay leaf discard after simmering
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup whole milk substitute with plant-based milk for vegan option
  • 1 cup heavy cream substitute with plant-based cream for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons butter could use vegan butter if preferred
For the Topping
  • 1 French baguette sliced can replace with sourdough
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese alternatives include Swiss cheese or Comté

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil by warming 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for about 1 minute.
  2. Sauté the onion by adding 1 chopped onion and cooking for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the garlic by incorporating 4 minced garlic cloves and cooking for an additional minute until aromatic.
  4. Introduce the vegetables by stirring in 2 diced potatoes, 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour in the broth by slowly adding 4 cups of chicken broth and bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
  6. Simmer the soup by reducing heat to low and letting it simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Blend until smooth by removing the bay leaf and blending the soup until creamy.
  8. Add creaminess by stirring in 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream into the blended soup.
  9. Toast the baguette by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and toasting baguette slices until golden brown.
  10. Serve and enjoy by ladling the soup into bowls, topping with toasted baguette slices and Gruyère cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, increase potato quantity or blend longer. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.

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