Garlic Soup with Toasted Bread

Creamy, comforting, and bursting with aromatic flavor, this Garlic Soup with Toasted Bread is the ultimate warm-you-up recipe. Featuring a velvety blend of sautéed garlic, onions, and thyme simmered in rich vegetable broth and finished with a touch of heavy cream, this soup delivers an irresistible depth of flavor. Paired with golden slices of rustic bread toasted in butter, lightly seasoned with olive oil, and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, each bite is a perfect harmony of creamy and crunchy. Ready in just 40 minutes, this hearty soup makes for an elegant appetizer or a satisfying main course. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve piping hot for the ultimate cozy dining experience. Perfect for garlic lovers and fans of comforting soups, this recipe is your go-to for an easy yet refined meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
• 4 slices Rustic bread
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 cups, grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) Parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for another 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

While the soup is simmering, prepare the toasted bread. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.

Step 9

Brush or drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the bread slices. Lightly toast the bread in the skillet, about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Step 10

Sprinkle the toasted bread with grated Parmesan cheese while still hot.

Step 11

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer it to a blender in batches and blend carefully.

Step 12

Ladle the garlic soup into bowls and serve with the toasted bread on the side.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1426.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1844.6

Total Fat 122.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 208.0mg	0%
Sodium 5548.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 39.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 475.2mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2175.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.4%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 31.0%