Description
Rustic French Garlic Soup is a creamy, comforting dish packed with immune-boosting garlic and smooth Yukon Gold potatoes. This hearty soup combines slow-simmered aromatics with rich cream and fresh thyme, served with crunchy toasted baguette slices for an authentic French countryside experience. Perfect for cozy dinners or nourishing chilly days, it can be easily adapted for vegetarian and lighter dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into small pieces
- 6 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup of heavy cream (or half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter option)
- Fresh thyme, washed and lightly chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Accompaniments
- Crusty French baguette slices (or gluten-free bread or omit entirely)
Instructions
- Preparation: Start by peeling and finely chopping 10 cloves of garlic and 1 large onion. Dice 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes into small pieces. Wash and lightly chop fresh thyme.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until soft and fragrant but not browned.
- Add Potatoes: Stir in the diced potatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Season and Simmer: Add chopped thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Puree Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree soup until creamy. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches in a regular blender.
- Add Cream: Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream or chosen alternative. Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prepare Toast: Meanwhile, slice baguette and toast until golden brown. Optionally rub garlic on toast for extra flavor.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with toasted bread slice, garnish with fresh thyme, and enjoy your comforting Rustic French Garlic Soup.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To keep it lighter, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream.
- Gluten-free bread can be used or omitted for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use an immersion blender for easy pureeing; alternatively, carefully puree in batches using a standard blender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- Rubbing toasted bread with garlic adds an extra flavor dimension but is optional.
