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Decadent Garlic Bread Soup

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Silky garlic soup inspired by bread flavors. Ready in 56 minutes, serves 5.
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Updated on Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:56:36 GMT
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This rustic garlic bread soup recipe transforms simple ingredients into pure comfort food magic. The combination of slow-roasted garlic, crusty bread, and rich cream creates an incredibly smooth, satisfying soup that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma.

This soup was born from classic French cooking techniques, transforming humble ingredients into something extraordinary. The key is taking time to develop those foundational flavors.

Essential Ingredients

  • Crusty day-old bread - provides body and texture
  • Whole garlic bulbs - for deep, mellow flavor
  • Heavy cream - creates silky smoothness
  • Fresh Parmesan - adds savory depth
  • Fresh herbs - brightens the dish
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Preparation Method

Initial Steps

Caramelize onions until golden brown

Roast garlic to sweet perfection

Infuse broth with fresh herbs

Creating the Base

Incorporate bread into hot broth

Add cream gradually

Blend until perfectly smooth

Final Touches

Incorporate Parmesan gradually

Adjust seasoning carefully

Garnish with crispy croutons

The success of this soup lies in proper technique. Taking time to develop the base flavors results in a remarkably complex taste that keeps people coming back for more.

Advance Preparation

This soup benefits from being made ahead. The flavors deepen overnight, creating an even more memorable dish. Store in airtight containers with expansion space.

Storage Guidelines

Refrigerate up to 4 days

Freeze for 3 months maximum

Defrost in refrigerator overnight

Troubleshooting

Adjust thickness with warm stock. Reduce if too thin. Whisk to recombine if separated. Prepare extra croutons for serving.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve in warmed bowls for best presentation. Perfect for special occasions when presented in bread bowls. Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or crispy pancetta as garnish.

Accompaniments

Fresh sourdough bread

Light green salad

Melted cheese sandwiches

This soup exemplifies how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary. The aroma alone draws people to the kitchen, and the taste never disappoints.

Perfect for cold evenings, this soup delivers warmth and comfort in every spoonful. Quality ingredients and proper technique yield exceptional results.

Remember that great soup requires time and attention, but the results are always worth the effort.

Garlic Soup Bowl

A velvety soup infused with garlic and French bread, topped with crunchy croutons for extra texture.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
46 Minutes
Total Time
56 Minutes

Category: Fresh & Healthy

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 5 Servings

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

→ Soup Base

01 About 8 cups of reduced-sodium chicken stock
02 A teaspoon of minced garlic, about 2 tablespoons
03 Roughly 14 ounces of cubed French bread that’s a day old
04 1 medium yellow onion, diced up small

→ Seasonings

05 Salt, 1 teaspoon
06 A dash of black pepper
07 1 teaspoon of thyme
08 2 bay leaves

→ Finishing

09 A splash of olive oil, about 2 teaspoons
10 1/2 a cup of whipped heavy cream
11 Half a cup of Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

→ Croutons

12 Roughly 2 cups of French bread, cut into cubes (about 1-inch size each)
13 Melted butter, about 3 tablespoons
14 Garlic, minced, about 1 tablespoon
15 1 teaspoon of dried basil
16 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 350°F and let it preheat. Mix the bread pieces with the melted butter that’s been combined with garlic, salt, and the basil. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring everything around halfway through.

Step 02

Cook the onions in some olive oil along with the thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves until the onions are browned. Toss in the garlic for a minute or two at the end.

Step 03

Mix in the chicken broth. Bring everything to a boil and then lower the heat to let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Don’t forget to take out the bay leaves when it’s done.

Step 04

Stir in the bread cubes and pour in the heavy cream. Cook for five minutes, letting the bread soak up the liquid.

Step 05

Use an immersion blender to smooth out the soup. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s evenly mixed. Serve it up and top each bowl with those crunchy croutons.

Notes

  1. You’ll need an immersion blender for this recipe
  2. Pairs great with grilled cheese for dipping!
  3. The older and slightly stale bread works best

Tools You'll Need

  • A large pot for cooking
  • An immersion blender or food processor for blending
  • A sheet pan or baking tray
  • A garlic press for fresh garlic

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy items like cream and cheese
  • Bread in this recipe contains gluten

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 387
  • Total Fat: 11.4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 50.5 g
  • Protein: 20.2 g