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
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- 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
