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Garlic and Herb Country Soup: Savory Comfort Awaits!

A comforting and savory Garlic and Herb Country Soup, perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup roasted garlic about 2 heads of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Crusty bread for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in the thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. While the soup is simmering, prepare the roasted garlic. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and set aside.
  5. After the soup has simmered, add the roasted garlic and heavy cream. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer it to a blender in batches.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or a non-dairy alternative.
  • Add cooked chicken or white beans for extra protein and heartiness.

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