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Country French Garlic Soup Recipe

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Country French Garlic Soup is a velvety, comforting soup combining the rich flavors of sautéed onions, garlic, and tender potatoes simmered in chicken broth, then blended with creamy whole milk and heavy cream. Topped with a toasted French baguette slice and melted Gruyère cheese, this classic French-style soup delivers warmth and indulgence perfect for any chilly day.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Dairy

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Garnish

  • 2 slices French baguette, toasted
  • 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat to prepare the base for sautéing.
  2. Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or browning excessively.
  3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, ensuring constant stirring to prevent the garlic from burning and becoming bitter.
  4. Add Vegetables and Herbs: Incorporate the diced potatoes, chopped thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly distribute flavors.
  5. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth to the pot, making sure all ingredients are fully immersed in the liquid.
  6. Bring to Boil: Turn up the heat to bring the soup mixture to a rolling boil.
  7. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Remove Bay Leaf: Take the pot off the heat and carefully discard the bay leaf to avoid a bitter taste.
  9. Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree the soup to a smooth consistency for a velvety texture.
  10. Alternate Blending Method: If preferred, transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender, puree until smooth, and return the blended soup to the pot.
  11. Add Dairy: Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream until fully incorporated, enriching the soup’s creaminess.
  12. Warm Soup: Place the pot back on the stove over medium heat and gently warm the soup without letting it boil, preserving the dairy’s texture.
  13. Melt Butter: In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat in preparation for toasting baguette slices.
  14. Toast Baguette: Add the toasted French baguette slices to the skillet and cook them for 2 minutes on each side until they become crispy and golden brown.
  15. Serve Soup: Ladle the warm soup into serving bowls, adding a toasted baguette slice on top of each bowl.
  16. Add Cheese: Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over the soup and baguette so it melts slightly into the hot soup.
  17. Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the rich, creamy flavors and contrasting textures.

Notes

  • Ensure garlic is cooked gently to avoid bitterness.
  • Use an immersion blender for ease and to minimize hot liquid handling.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • The toasted baguette and melted Gruyère add a delightful textural contrast and cheesy richness.

Keywords: garlic soup, French soup, creamy soup, savory soup, potato soup, comforting soup, Gruyère soup, French baguette

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