Description
Warm, rustic, and packed with mellow garlic flavor, this Easy Country French Style Garlic Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for cooler nights. Inspired by traditional Provençal recipes, this soup turns simple pantry staples into a deeply flavorful, nourishing meal. Perfect for cozy weeknights, healthy snack options, or elegant dinner ideas, it’s also vegetarian-friendly and can easily be adapted to suit vegan or gluten-free diets. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast options, easy dinner recipes, or just hearty food ideas, this French garlic soup belongs in your kitchen rotation.
Ingredients
2 heads garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
5 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs (optional)
4 slices country-style bread
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and slice all garlic cloves from two heads. Cut each clove in half to release flavor.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Avoid browning.
3. Add thyme and bay leaf, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook covered for 25–30 minutes.
4. Optional: Beat 2 eggs and slowly whisk them into the soup to create soft ribbons and enrich the broth.
5. Toast the bread slices. Rub with a cut garlic clove if desired. Top with grated cheese and broil until melted and golden.
6. Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheesy toast, and serve warm with a sprinkle of thyme or fresh black pepper.
Notes
Use fresh garlic — old or sprouting cloves can give off a bitter taste.
Toast your bread until crisp so it doesn’t get soggy too fast when topped with soup.
Add the eggs slowly while whisking for a smooth texture without clumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg