Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use pre-minced garlic or garlic paste to save prep time. Freshly grated Parmesan yields the best results for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg