Cream of Garlic Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Garlic Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cups peeled and sliced onions (about 2 pounds); 2 cups peeled but not chopped garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried; 7 cups Chicken Stock, preferably homemade (p. 206); 1 Bouquet Garni (p. 145) made with parsley stems, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf; 3 cups stale French bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups peeled and sliced onions (about 2 pounds)
2 cups peeled but not chopped garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
7 cups Chicken Stock, preferably homemade (p. 206)
1 Bouquet Garni (p. 145) made with parsley stems, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf
3 cups stale French bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
Salt and pepper

1
Heat the butter and oil in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
2
Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn a deep golden brown, 3040 minutes.
3
Add the thyme, 6 cups Chicken Stock, and Bouquet Garni and bring to a boil.
4
Stir in the bread cubes and let simmer for 10 minutes, until the bread is soft.
5
Remove the soup from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
6
Remove the Bouquet Garni and puree the soup in a blender (in batches, if necessary), until completely smooth.
7
Return the soup to the pot and heat to the desired temperature.
8
Whisk in more Chicken Stock if the mixture is too thick.
9
Add half-and-half or cream until the soup reaches the texture of a classic cream soup.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

1350

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 cups peeled and sliced onions (about 2 pounds), 2 cups peeled but not chopped garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Cream of Garlic Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream of Garlic Soup

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