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Garlic Soup with Gruyere Toast
Recipe: French Garlic Soup 🍲
Overview:
French Garlic Soup is reminiscent of the classic French Onion Soup but with a delightful twist of garlicky goodness. This recipe serves 4 and takes only 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for a quick and cozy meal. Each spoonful of this aromatic soup is filled with the comforting flavors of garlic, thyme, and Gruyere cheese, creating a culinary experience that will warm your soul.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 502.9
- Fat: 26.6g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 74.2mg
- Sodium: 1043.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.1g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 16g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Garlic |
| 1 | Boiling water |
| 2 | Beef broth |
| 1/2 | Chicken broth |
| 1/2 | Water |
| 1/2 | Dry white wine |
| 1 1/2 | Half and half milk |
| 1/4 | Dried thyme |
| 1 | Cayenne |
| – | Butter |
| 4 | Gruyere cheese |
Instructions:
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Prepare Garlic:
- Remove all the cloves of garlic from the head.
- Heat a small saucepan to boiling with a cup of water.
- Add the cloves of garlic and simmer for about 1 minute.
- Drain and peel the softened garlic cloves; cut each clove in half.
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Simmer Garlic:
- In a saucepan, combine beef broth and the prepared garlic cloves.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until garlic is soft.
- Remove half of the garlic cloves and set aside.
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Prepare Soup Base:
- To the saucepan, add chicken broth, water, dry white wine, half and half, dried thyme (crushed), and cayenne.
- Heat to a low simmer for 5 minutes.
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Blend Soup:
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Set aside and keep warm.
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Prepare Cheesy Garlic Toast:
- Toast bread on one side under the broiler.
- Spread butter on the untoasted side of each slice.
- Mash the reserved half of garlic cloves and spread over the buttered side of the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over the garlic.
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Broil Toast:
- Broil the prepared toast until brown and bubbly, about 30 seconds. Watch closely to avoid burning.
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Serve:
- Place a piece of cheesy garlic toast in each of the four soup bowls.
- Ladle the hot soup over the toast.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting flavors of French Garlic Soup!
Recipe Notes:
- Be cautious when broiling the cheesy garlic toast to prevent burning.
- Adjust the seasoning of the soup according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize the soup by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
