Description
A creamy and nourishing garlic soup that’s filled with flavor and health benefits, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Peel and chop garlic, onion, and potato. Let garlic sit for 10 minutes after chopping.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Garlic and Thyme: Stir in garlic and thyme, sautéing for another minute until fragrant.
- Introduce the Potatoes: Add diced potato, stir to coat, then pour in broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blitz it Smooth: Remove from heat and puree the soup until smooth and creamy using an immersion blender.
- Finish with Cream: Return pot to low heat, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Warm through without boiling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme or chives, serving with crusty bread.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: garlic soup, French soup, comfort food, healthy soup, creamy soup