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Creamy French Garlic Soup: a warm, creamy, and full of flavor, perfect for garlic lovers
Warm up with this cozy Vegan or Regular Creamy French Garlic Soup made with garlic cloves, thyme, and a creamy finish. An easy, elegant comfort soup that’s simple yet full of flavor.
When you roast garlic, something magical happens; it goes from sharp and punchy to buttery, sweet, and mellow. This Creamy French Garlic Soup turns that transformation into the most comforting bowl you’ll ever eat. It’s light yet rich, and that touch of lemon at the end keeps it fresh and balanced.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Creamy French Garlic Soup
- It’s silky smooth with that cozy roasted garlic flavor.
- Feels fancy, but it’s easy to make on a lazy evening.
- Great for garlic lovers who want something more refined than garlic bread.
- Naturally vegetarian and easily made vegan with plant cream.
- Perfect with warm, crusty bread for dipping.
Creamy French Garlic Soup is a warm, fragrant escape in a bowl. Each sip tastes like slow, cozy cooking.
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Creamy French Garlic Soup (Vegan or Regular)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4–6 portions depending on size 1x
- Category: Soups, Stews, and Chili
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Sometimes simple things bring the most comfort, like this warm bowl of Creamy French Garlic Soup. It’s rich, cozy, and full of roasted garlic flavor, but still light enough for an easy weeknight dinner. You’ll roast whole garlic bulbs until buttery soft, blend them into a creamy base, and finish with a swirl of cream and lemon for that lovely French touch.
Ingredients
- 3 whole garlic bulbs (about 175g)
- 50 ml olive oil (divided in two portions, thus 25ml each)
- 1 onion (about 220g), finely chopped
- 37.5 ml all-purpose flour (about 3 tbsp), 50 ml or 4 tbsps if you want a thicker soup
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 ml dried thyme (or fresh sprigs if you’ve got them)
- 237 ml Vegan vegetable cream (or whipping cream if not vegan)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut 2 garlic bulbs (about 120g) in half crosswise.
- Break the third bulb into individual cloves, peel them, and toss everything on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle liberally with olive oil and roast at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
- Keep the third bulb of individual roasted cloves aside to use as decoration later.
- In a deep pot, heat the second 25 ml of oil over medium heat.
- Add 1 finely chopped onion (220g) and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in 37.5 ml flour (50ml for a thicker soup) and stir constantly for about 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in 1 liter of vegetable stock, whisking as you go to smooth it out.
- Squish out the garlic from the roasted garlic halves, and add the 2 bay leaves and 2 ml thyme (or fresh if you have some handy).
- Let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes so all those flavors come together.
- Fish out the bay leaves, then use a handheld blender to purée until silky smooth. If you prefer a little texture, don’t go overboard!
- Stir in 237 ml vegetable cream (or whipping cream if you’re not vegan), then squeeze in the juice of ½ lemon.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Bring back to a simmer and ladle into warm bowls, top with those reserved roasted garlic cloves, and drizzle a touch more cream on top for a pretty swirl.
- Serve with fresh-baked bread for dipping; it’s non-negotiable.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes. I received this from my AUS brother, and adapted and modified to our own taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 466.5 mg
- Fat: 20.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Creamy French Garlic Soup brings roasted garlic, cream, and thyme together for an elegant twist on cozy comfort. It’s the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an incredible aroma. Bake this 4-ingredient Artisan Bread to serve with your soup.
Creamy French Garlic Soup offers the perfect mix of roasted sweetness and velvety texture. Each spoonful feels rich but balanced, with thyme and lemon adding freshness to every bite. It’s simple enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for dinner guests; the kind of soup that makes any meal feel special.
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Adding this to my winter soup list to make! I love garlic!
Hope you will enjoy this garlic soup, it’s a winner in my books.