The Best French Garlic Soup Recipe for a Cozy Night In
Warm up on a chilly evening with this cozy French garlic soup recipe that perfectly balances rich flavor and comfort. A delightful choice for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 10 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- While soup simmers, place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Serve soup hot, topped with toasted baguette and grated Gruyère cheese.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use vegetable broth.
- Add croutons for added crunch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg