Description
A creamy and flavorful Garlic Velouté Soup that is perfect for garlic lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled (about 2–3 heads of garlic)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the peeled garlic cloves to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and lemon juice. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or use a plant-based cream alternative.
- Add croutons or toasted bread on top for added texture and crunch. You can also sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg