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Country French Garlic Soup

Cozy Up with Country French Garlic Soup: A Comfort Classic

Experience the heartwarming essence of Country French Garlic Soup, a delightful comfort dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 10-12 cloves garlic minced
For the Broth
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth your preference
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf remove before serving
For Final Touches
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream optional
  • for garnish fresh parsley

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 chopped large onion and sauté for approximately 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in 10-12 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of broth and bring to a gentle boil for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add 2 peeled and diced potatoes, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Reduce heat to low and cover; let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  8. If desired, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream after blending and heat gently.
  9. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for better flavor and don't rush the sautéing process for the best results.

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