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Creamy French garlic soup served in white bowl with fresh parsley garnish and crusty bread slices

Easy French Garlic Soup Recipe You Need

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add garlic slices and cook 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, add bread cubes, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Blend soup with immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. 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.