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For a classic reference and a slightly different take on the same idea see this detailed version at Garlic Soup (Velouté) • Country French Recipe.
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Authentic French Country Garlic Soup
A rustic garlic soup that feels indulgent yet takes almost no fuss, featuring roasted garlic in a velvety cream base.
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 bulb garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30-35 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the roasted garlic (squeeze out the cloves) and the broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh herbs, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
Roast the garlic while you chop the onion to save time. This soup freezes well without the cream; stir in fresh cream after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg