Country French Garlic Soup: The Best Comfort Bowl You’ll Love
This Country French Garlic Soup is the perfect comfort food, packed with flavor and warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups sliced leeks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Add fresh thyme and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can roast the garlic before adding it to the soup.
- This soup can be garnished with croutons or fresh herbs for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg