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Garlic Bread Soup Recipe

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4 from 37 reviews

This creamy and flavorful Garlic Bread Soup delivers the classic taste of garlic bread in a comforting bowl. Made with fragrant sautéed onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, it’s thickened with puréed French bread, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Served with homemade garlic croutons, this soup is perfect for garlic lovers looking for a delicious and hearty meal.

  • Total Time: 56 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

Homemade Croutons

  • 2 cups French Bread, cut into 1″ cubes
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Basil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Garlic Bread Soup

  • 1 Medium-Sized Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Dash of Black Pepper
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth or Stock, reduced-sodium
  • 12 ounces Day Old French Bread, cubed
  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Homemade Croutons: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes. Melt the butter and minced garlic together in a small dish. Drizzle the bread cubes with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle with basil and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Arrange the cubes in a single layer on a baking pan and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes until onions start to brown. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Simmer Soup Base: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
  4. Add Bread and Cream: Whisk the cubed day-old French bread and heavy whipping cream into the broth. Let the bread absorb the liquid and soften for about 5 minutes at a gentle simmer.
  5. Blend Soup: Using a 9-speed immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth, blending the softened onions and bread cubes evenly into the broth.
  6. Finish Soup: Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve: Ladle the creamy garlic bread soup into bowls and top with the homemade garlic croutons. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • An immersion blender or food processor is essential to achieve the smooth, creamy texture of the soup.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option, adjusting the diet classification accordingly.
  • For a richer flavor, use day-old bread which soaks up the broth better.
  • If you prefer less sodium, use low-sodium broth and adjust salt to taste.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 46 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/garlic-bread-soup-recipe/