Description
A straightforward recipe for traditional French garlic soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the peeled garlic cloves and cook for 5 minutes until they soften slightly. Do not brown them.
- Pour in the white wine and let it reduce for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and diced potato to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat through gently before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the garlic cloves before adding them to the soup base.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, add one extra small potato.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: French garlic soup, soupe à l'ail, garlic broth, potato soup, simple soup