Here’s a classic Garlic Soup recipe 🥣🧄
Rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal—simple yet deeply comforting.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 heads garlic (about 20 cloves), peeled and minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creamy version)
- Croutons or toasted bread, for serving
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley, grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics
- Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t burn).
- Add broth and seasonings
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth.
- Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Blend (optional)
- For a smoother soup, remove bay leaf and use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree until smooth.
- Add cream (optional)
- Stir in cream or milk for a richer, creamier soup.
- Simmer 5 more minutes.
- Serve
- Ladle into bowls, top with croutons or toasted bread.
- Garnish with parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Tips
- Roasting the garlic first gives a sweeter, milder flavor.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste—some like it very garlicky, others milder.
- Can add potatoes for a thicker, heartier soup.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.
I can also give you a Spanish-style garlic soup (Sopa de Ajo) or a slow-cooker garlic soup version if you want.
