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Country French Garlic Soup Recipe

Country French Garlic Soup Recipe
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This hearty and comforting Country French Garlic Soup features a rich chicken broth base infused with sautéed onions, garlic, potatoes, and fresh herbs. Creamy with a blend of whole milk and heavy cream, and topped with toasted French baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese, this soup offers a classic French rustic flavor perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

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For the Broth

  • 4 cups chicken broth (substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing onions)

For the Vegetables

  • 1 onion, chopped (can substitute with shallots or leeks)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (essential for the dish’s character)
  • 2 potatoes, diced (can substitute with cauliflower for low-carb option)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or use dried thyme – reduce quantity)
  • 1 bay leaf (discard after simmering)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

For the Creaminess

  • 1 cup whole milk (substitute with plant-based milk for vegan option)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (substitute with plant-based cream for vegan option)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (can use vegan butter if preferred)

For the Topping

  • 1 French baguette, sliced (can replace with sourdough)
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese (alternatives include Swiss cheese or Comté)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for about 1 minute to prepare for sautéing the onions.
  2. Sauté the onion: Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add the garlic: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute until the garlic releases its aroma but does not brown.
  4. Introduce the vegetables: Add 2 diced potatoes, 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme, and 1 bay leaf to the pot. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour in the broth: Slowly add 4 cups of chicken broth, increase the heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  6. Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and fully cooked.
  7. Blend until smooth: Remove the bay leaf, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it reaches a creamy, smooth consistency.
  8. Add creaminess: Stir in 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream into the blended soup, mixing well to combine and warm the soup slightly.
  9. Toast the baguette: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the sliced baguette until golden brown on both sides.
  10. Serve and enjoy: Ladle the creamy soup into bowls, top each with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle 1 cup of Gruyère cheese over the top to melt before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, increase the quantity of potatoes or blend the soup longer for a smoother texture.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped parsley right before serving for added flavor and color.
  • Vegetarian and vegan substitutions are possible by using vegetable broth, plant-based milk and cream, and vegan butter.
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