Description
A cozy, creamy Rustic Country French Garlic Soup inspired by the French countryside. Made with slow-roasted garlic, sweet onions, and fresh thyme, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 10 garlic cloves (whole, unpeeled, ~50 g)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped (~150 g)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (960 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 small baguette or 4 slices crusty bread (~150 g)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs or croutons for garnish
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice tops off garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, roast 30 min until golden and soft.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook 5–7 min until translucent.
- Add Broth and Herbs: Squeeze roasted garlic into pot. Add broth and thyme. Stir and bring to gentle simmer.
- Simmer: Let soup simmer 15–20 min for flavor development.
- Blend: Remove thyme sprigs. Puree soup using immersion blender (or in batches in regular blender) until smooth.
- Add Cream & Season: Return soup to pot, stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with fresh herbs or croutons, and serve with slices of warm baguette.
Notes
- Roast onions along with garlic for deeper caramelization.
- Use half-and-half or milk for a lighter version.
- Substitute rosemary or bay leaf if thyme isn’t available.
- Add extra broth to adjust thickness.
- Flavors deepen beautifully if made ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French