Low Sodium Classic Garlic Soup

Delight in the comforting warmth of Low Sodium Classic Garlic Soup, a heart-healthy twist on a timeless recipe. This velvety soup features the bold yet mellowed flavor of 15 blanched garlic cloves, perfectly balanced with sautéed onion, fragrant thyme, and a low sodium vegetable broth. Blended to creamy perfection, it’s garnished with golden, toasted bread cubes and a refreshing sprinkle of fresh parsley for added texture and vibrancy. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a 45-minute cook, this easy, low-sodium recipe makes for a healthy, flavorful meal that’s ideal for weeknights or entertaining. Serve it as a cozy starter or a light main course, and relish the aroma and goodness packed into every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 large, peeled garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups unsalted bread, cubed
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Place the peeled garlic cloves in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the garlic and set aside.

Step 2

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the blanched garlic cloves to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 minutes until they are lightly golden and fragrant.

Step 4

Pour the low sodium vegetable broth into the pot. Add the thyme, bay leaf, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and cook the soup for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the garlic to soften completely.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf, and using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly and carefully puree in batches in a blender.

Step 7

Return the soup to the pot and adjust the consistency with additional broth if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper if desired.

Step 8

In a separate non-stick skillet, toast the unsalted bread cubes over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with toasted bread cubes, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2229.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2053.7

Total Fat 72.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 865.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 303.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.5g
Protein 62.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 589.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2350.8mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 57.5%