Zagreb Garlic Soup Recipe

Name: Zagreb Garlic Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g onions; 4 garlic cloves; 40 g butter; 1 tablespoon flour (all purpose); ⅛ teaspoon clove (grounded); ⅛ teaspoon cumin (grounded); ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (grounded); 8 g salt; 5 g pepper (white, grounded); 10 g parsley (minced); 100 g sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh lemon); 1 liter water; 150 g croutons

Servings: persons

250 g onions
4 garlic cloves
40 g butter
1 tablespoon flour (all purpose)
⅛ teaspoon clove (grounded)
⅛ teaspoon cumin (grounded)
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (grounded)
8 g salt
5 g pepper (white, grounded)
10 g parsley (minced)
100 g sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh lemon)
1 liter water
150 g croutons

1
Saute minced onion on butter until become translucent.
2
Mince garlic cloves and add into sauteed onion.
3
Add flour and fry just 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add gently some water and make sauce veloute.
5
After you make creamy sauce add the rest of the water.
6
Add grounded cumin, cloves and nutmeg.
7
Season it with salt and white pepper.
8
Stir and start to cook about 30 minutes.
9
After 30 minutes blend the mixture either with stick-blender or any other blender you use.
10
Soup must be white and creamy.
11
Cook some 10 minutes and add sour cream mixed with lemon juice and parsley leaves.
12
Serve with croutons.

311

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g onions, 4 garlic cloves, 40 g butter, 1 tablespoon flour (all purpose), and more.

Yes, Zagreb 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zagreb Garlic Soup

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