Description
This easy French garlic soup recipe, also known as soupe à l’ail, transforms simple garlic cloves into a velvety, aromatic comfort food. Ready in under an hour, it delivers authentic French flavor with just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 cup stale bread, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic slices and cook 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
- Pour in chicken broth, add bread cubes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend soup with immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use stale bread for best texture. Avoid over-blending to prevent gluey consistency. For vegetarian or vegan versions, substitute broth and Parmesan accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: garlic soup, french soup, soupe à l’ail, comfort food, easy recipe