Little Soup of Garlic
Elevate your comfort food game with this "Little Soup of Garlic," a silky, aromatic blend that transforms humble ingredients into a luxurious bowl of flavor. Featuring ten whole garlic cloves sautéed to perfection alongside sweet yellow onion, this creamy garlic soup is gently simmered in a fragrant broth infused with thyme and bay leaf for depth and warmth. A splash of heavy cream adds velvety richness, while optional croutons, freshly grated parmesan, and parsley take it to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and elegant recipe makes the perfect starter or cozy main dish on a chilly evening. Simple yet sophisticated, this garlic wonder guarantees to dazzle your taste buds and bring hearty satisfaction to the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup stale bread (optional, for croutons)
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly. Peel and finely chop the yellow onion.
In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and aromatic, but not browned.
Add the vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot, and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes, but do not let it boil.
If making croutons, cube the stale bread and either toast it in a dry skillet or bake it in the oven until crispy. Set aside.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with croutons, grated parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
