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A bowl of creamy, Velvety French Garlic Soup topped with golden croutons and fresh parsley.

Velvety French Garlic Soup

A smooth and rich French garlic soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 8 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Croutons

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
  5. Return the soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat gently, but do not boil.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and croutons.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead and reheated gently.

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