Description
A creamy and fragrant soup combining garlic, broth, and subtle seasonings that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- Crusty bread, for serving
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Optional: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a dash of cayenne pepper for a kick
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped onion and sauté until it’s soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Now, add the garlic cloves. Stir them in and cook for another 5 minutes, being careful not to let them burn.
- Pour in the broth and toss in the thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for around 20 minutes.
- After simmering, remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Once blended, return it to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Warm through and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley and accompanied by crusty bread.
Notes
Consider using lower-sodium broth and plant-based alternatives to make it vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg