Country French Garlic Soup (Print-Friendly Version)
Rich, creamy garlic soup enhanced with herbs and crusty bread, perfect for warming enjoyment.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Aromatics
01 -
2 large heads garlic, peeled
02 -
1 large onion, finely chopped
→ Liquids
03 -
2 tbsp olive oil
04 -
960 ml chicken or vegetable stock
05 -
120 ml dry white wine (optional)
06 -
120 ml heavy cream
→ Vegetables & Herbs
07 -
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
08 -
½ tsp dried thyme
09 -
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
10 -
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
→ Seasoning
11 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Accompaniments
12 -
Crusty bread, for serving
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden and fragrant.
02 -
Add finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent.
03 -
Pour in chicken or vegetable stock and white wine if using. Add diced potatoes, dried thyme, and ground nutmeg. Simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 -
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
05 -
Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper according to taste.
06 -
Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve alongside crusty bread.
# Helpful Advice:
01 -
Adjust garlic quantity to taste. For a vegan variation, replace chicken stock with vegetable stock and substitute cream with plant-based alternatives. Serve hot with crusty bread.