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Garlic Bread Soup Recipe

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This Garlic Bread Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the essence of classic garlic bread with a rich, creamy broth. Toasted French bread cubes are transformed into homemade croutons and blended with aromatic onions, garlic, herbs, and chicken broth, then enriched with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a luscious, hearty soup perfect for any day.

Ingredients

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For Homemade Croutons

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

For 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
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Prepare Homemade Croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut French bread into 1-inch cubes. Melt the butter and minced garlic together, then drizzle this garlic butter over the bread cubes. Sprinkle the bread with basil and salt, toss gently to coat evenly, and spread in a single layer on a baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture for 7-8 minutes until the onions begin to brown and caramelize. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
  4. Incorporate Bread and Cream: Whisk in the cubed day-old French bread and the heavy whipping cream. Allow the bread to soak and absorb the liquid by simmering gently for about 5 minutes.
  5. Blend Soup: Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy, combining the softened onions and bread cubes evenly throughout the broth.
  6. Add Cheese and Serve: Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Serve the finished soup hot, garnished with the homemade garlic croutons prepared earlier.

Notes

  • Use day-old French bread for the best texture in both the soup and croutons.
  • Adjust the salt level depending on the saltiness of your chicken broth or stock.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • The immersion blender allows for a smooth texture but leave some bread pieces unblended if you prefer some chunkiness.
  • Serve immediately for best texture of croutons; they may become soggy if left too long in the soup.

Keywords: garlic bread soup, homemade croutons, creamy garlic soup, French bread soup, comforting soup, easy soup recipe

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