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French Garlic Soup

A creamy and velvety garlic soup that serves as a comforting culinary safety blanket for those chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients
  • 1 bulb bulb of garlic Use organic garlic for better flavor.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil A drizzle of Italian sunshine.
  • 1 large onion, chopped Yellow onion is a good, budget-friendly option.
  • 1 large potato, diced A leftover baked potato works in a pinch for thickness.
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock Homemade stock is ideal, but a quality cube works too.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Do not skip for a luxurious texture.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • handful fresh parsley, for garnish Extra sprigs can be added for more flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Once the onions become translucent, add in all the garlic cloves and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potato and cook for another couple of minutes.
  4. Pour in the stock and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  5. Once everything is tender, carefully blend until smooth, either with an immersion blender or in batches using a traditional blender.
  6. Add the cream, season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

If your garlic isn't roasted or you need to pause cooking for any reason, just cover the pot and reheat when you’re ready. Leftovers taste even better!
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