Velvety Country French Garlic Soup
This Velvety Country French Garlic Soup is a smooth, comforting dish featuring garlic, potatoes, and cream blended into a rich broth. Perfect for cozy meals, it highlights simple ingredients for a flavorful result.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup cream
- Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onions. Sauté gently for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Add the chopped potatoes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth slowly, stirring occasionally. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
- Return soup to pot (if needed). Stir in cream.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped fresh thyme or parsley.
- Warm through, then serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid burning the garlic to prevent bitterness.
Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
For a lighter version, substitute cream with a plant-based alternative.